Why it's a good choice: One of the most sung hymns at funerals, this is really a prayer to God to stay with him in death as He did with us in life. Henry Francis Lyte, Vicar of Brixham in Devon ...

Selecting music for a funeral is an emotional task, as the right songs can beautifully capture the essence of the person who ...

This hymn is regularly used at baptisms, weddings and funerals; bringing comfort with ... Lord” was written in 1981 by the American catholic composer, Dan Schutte. The words are based on ...