I knew that I wouldn’t remember them all. Now, this hymn has more verses that you might imagine. We all recognized these words, and one by one began to sing along. “Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me!” She talked about the deceased, eloquently naming a character that everyone recognized. I moved off to the side, prayer book and hymnal in hand. I assumed my place behind the lectern, feeling the heat of the sun on my back and wondering why in the world I had worn my wool vestments to an outdoor burial in the middle of July!Īfter the readings, a friend of the family approached the lectern to offer a remembrance. Several generations of family and friends took up positions in the shade of the tent. A lectern stood off by itself facing a large, green tent. Several years ago, I presided at a funeral in a rural cemetery. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Your browser does not support the audio tag.
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