What can the mourner say,
For death has claimed our friend:
We're left bereaved and sad.
And yet it's not the end.
Chorus:
O Christ, protect us from despair
And keep our brother (sister)
in your care.

What can the sinner say?
Our loved one is no more:
Our task, to stay behind
While he (she) goes on before.
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What can the lonely say?
Man's life dawns fresh and bright,
Then like the morning mist
It vanishes from sight.
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O Lord, what can we say?
Our friend with goodness shone,
With sympathy and faith
And now, O Lord, he's (she's) gone!
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There's one thing we can say
That God brings joy from pain,
And when we see his face
He will make all things plain
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Farewell, beloved one!
In heaven we shall meet:
Then why should we still mourn?
You're safe at Jesus' feet!
Chorus:
And we await the moment when
We'll meet and never part again.