We have used this Fr Frank Andersen song as an entrance in the past and it is lively enough to get away with it. Listening to it now, I suppose it is also a funeral song.
It has a disturbing similarity to “Bless ’em All” that I am trying to ignore.
The sample at AOV doesn’t work for this one but you could listen to this slowish guitar version.
My backing is fairly country.
Chorus
Welcome home! Welcome home!
Welcome home to the land of your freedom and joy!
Welcome home! Welcome home!
Be at peace in the arms of your God!
Welcome home!
Verse 1
“This is my body now given for you!”
This is the gift you have lived!
And just as the Father embraces the Son,
So do we embrace you! Welcome home!
Chorus
Verse 2
We come to thank you, the people you loved,
For us you have been living word!
The Word you have spoken has nourished our hearts;
Now the Word comes to you! Welcome home!
Chorus
Verse 3
Deep in the Godhead the Mystery you know;
In the love-span of God do you live!
So now shall your prayer be effective and free;
Pray for us now that you’re welcome home!
Chorus
Verse 4
Let there be music and let there be song,
For the triumph that your life has been!
Hear how God’s angels and saints in their joy
Join with us as we sing, Welcome home!
Chorus
© Frank Andersen. 1992
Published by Spectrum Publications.
http://www.spectrumpublications.com.au/
where can I get the songsheet for Welcome Home? I am in NYC
G’Day Rudolph
I don’t like your chances of buying the sheet music for this song in the USA.
I can’t find anywhere you can buy this for download on the internet and the only collection that I know it is in is “As One Voice”. I don’t think Spectrum Publications sell it anymore but you could contact them.
My best suggestion is to e-mail Brett Adamson who handles father Frank’s music.
brettadamson@chevaliercentre.org
best of luck
Geoff