Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Psalm 13:2 First Line: When we lose a child or parent, Lyrics: When we lose a child or parent,husband dear, a wife, a friend,there are painful, empty places in our hearts until life's end.Though we learn to go on living,no one takes a loved one's place.Is this loneliness a curse, God,or a blessed gift of grace? Look into these empty placesat our hidden feelings, fears;free us, God, from guilt and anger,and release love's healing tears.Lead us to recall with laughterhappy times with loved ones lost, find the joy of loving othersworth the pain that it has cost.Let the love we shared together give us comfort, ease our pain,that one day we may awakento your rainbow in the rain.Thank you, God, for empty placesin our lives when loved ones die,for they keep us still connectedas the days and years pass by. Topics: Grief Mourning loss of loved ones Used With Tune: REMEMBRANCE Text Sources: Time Now to Gather
When We Lose A Child or Parent