Gone Home

He was my pastor,
He was my friend,
And though he's gone,
I know I'll see him again.

He lived what he taught,
He lived what he believed,
And though he's gone,
He didn't leave in defeat.

He followed his Savior, Jesus.
He ran the race victoriously.
He thrived under God's grace,
And to God's love he had the key.

He loved people in their joy.
He loved them through pain and sorrow.
He taught them the skills to cope,
And kept reminding them there's hope for tomorrow.

We can be joyful even though we're sad
That his journey has come to and end.
It's okay for us to miss him, but we must stay strong,
Because this man has gone home to heaven.