Need some songs

[Badger]

  I have a brother in law in Mississippi whose life is coming to an end very soon. They asked if I would write his eulogy. I need to pick out some nice songs to play at his service. He is a good christian and he spent most of his life as an iron worker and welder. He loves country music as well as gospel songs. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The doctors say he only has about two weeks left to live. Thanks in advance. Steve

[mullet]

No better song for a Southern Boy then, "Will The Circle Be Unbroken". Sorry to hear about your brother in law, Steve.

[Badger]

  Thanks Eddie I like that one and it would really work well here with a large close family.

[Zuma]

I pray for all the strength you need to accomplish
your daunting task.
There is a rendition of "In the Sweet By and By"
by Johnny Cash.
Zuma

[mullet]

Another good one, Don.

[mullet]

If he wasn't Religious and you wanted to lighten the moment, this one is in my Funeral request; John Prine, "Please Don't Bury Me In that Cold Ground".

[bubby]

Remember when by allen jackson. They played it at my uncle bill's funeral a few months back while pictures of my uncle and aunt were shown, it was a very emotional moment

[Pappy]

So sorry to here that Steve, Hard to beat Amazing Grace. I hope you and your family can take some comfort in knowing he will be in a much better place. I pray the Lord will give you the words for your task, that would be a tough one for me. I had to do that for Art, but I couldn't read it, had to have someone else do that.
 Pappy

[Badger]

  All good suggestions so far, My ex-wife will actually be delivering the eulogy. I made my brother in law a red cedar bow about 15 years ago and he never unbraced it. The string is so loose it almost falls off. I used to spend a week or so on his property each year hunting and fishing. We had some good times over the past 40 years. He never did like the way I filet a catfish. My daughter sent some photos back from last week at his place of him cleaning fish and I noticed he was fileting them LOL.

[Marc St Louis]

Not country or gospel but my wife always plays Sheep May Safely Graze by JS Bach at any funeral she is asked to play at.

[H Rhodes]

Hate to hear that kind of news Steve.  Y'all are in my prayers.  "Go Rest High Upon that Mountain" - Vince Gill.

[JW_Halverson]

Those closest to me know the only music I want at my "hastening" is Rachmaninoff's Vocalise.  There are no words, but it conveys all the emotions that those left behind may be feeling. 

[Dakota Kid]

I lost a life long friend a few years back. He was a cancer victim at age 36 and a big Grateful Dead fan. I suggest they read "Black Muddy River" at his service. There wasn't a dry eye in the house. I still can't listen to it without tearing up. If you're going to youtube it to take a listen I recommend the version from the last show(soldier field) before Gerry died, it was almost like he knew his end was coming.

Sorry to hear about your brother in law. I hope it all goes as smoothly as possible. 

[Dakota Kid]

Here's a copy of the lyrics, they are rather poetic actually.

When the last rose of summer pricks my finger
And the hot sun chills me to the bone
When I can't hear the song for the singer
And I can't tell my pillow from a stone

I will walk alone by the black muddy river
And sing me a song of my own
I will walk alone by the black muddy river
And sing me a song of my own

When the last bolt of sunshine hits the mountain
And the stars start to splatter in the sky
When the moon splits the southwest horizon
With the scream of an eagle on the fly

I will walk alone by the black muddy river
And listen to the ripples as they moan
I will walk alone by the black muddy river
And sing me a song of my own

Black muddy river
Roll on forever
I don't care how deep or wide
If you got another side
Roll muddy river
Roll muddy river
Black muddy river roll

When it seems like the night will last forever
And there's nothing left to do but count the years
When the strings of my heart start to sever
And stones fall from my eyes instead of tears

I will walk alone by the black muddy river
And dream me a dream of my own
I will walk alone by the black muddy river
And sing me a song of my own
And sing me a song of my own

[Badly Bent]

Howard already picked the one I was going to suggest, 'Go Rest High up on That Mountain" by Vince Gill.
Very moving song and one any country music fan would love.