8 Best Jim Reeves Funeral Songs

I love you because you understand, dear
Every single thing I try to do
You're always there to lend a helping hand, dear
I love you most of all because you're you

No matter what the world may say about me
I know your love will always see me through
I love you for the way you never doubt me
But most of all, I love you 'cause you're you

I love you because my heart is lighter
Every time I'm walking by your side
I love you because the future's brighter
The door to happiness, you opened wide

No matter what the world may say about me
I know your love will always see me through
I love you for a hundred thousand reasons
But most of all, I love you 'cause you're you

I love you for a hundred thousand reasons
But most of all, I love you 'cause you're you

I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold
I'd rather be His than have riches untold
I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands
I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hand

Than to be the king of a vast domain
Or be held in sin's dread sway
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today

I'd rather have Jesus than men's applause
I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause
I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame
I'd rather be true to His holy name

Than to be the king of a vast domain
Or be held in sin's dread sway
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today

He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom
He's sweeter than honey from out the comb
He's all that my hungering spirit needs
I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead

Than to be the king of a vast domain
Or be held in sin's dread sway
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today

Oh, gentle shepherd, thou hast stilled
Now thy little lamb's brief weepin'
Oh, gentle shepherd, thou hast stilled
Now thy little lamb's brief weepin'
All night long my heart was cryin'
Weepin', cryin', Lord
And my eyes they filled with tears
All night long my heart was cryin'
Weepin', cryin', Lord
And my eyes they filled with tears

Oh, gentle shepherd, thou hast stilled
Now thy little lamb's brief weepin'
Oh, gentle shepherd, thou hast stilled
Now thy little lamb's brief weepin'
All around me frangrance rises
Weepin', cryin', Lord
From the bleedin' hearts of flowers
All around me frangrance rises
Weepin', cryin', Lord
From the bleedin' hearts of flowers

Oh, gentle shepherd, thou hast stilled
Now thy little lamb's brief weepin'
Oh, gentle shepherd, thou hast stilled
Now thy little lamb's brief weepin'
Through the gloom of all my dyin'
Weepin', cryin', Lord
Comes thy loving voice to cheer
Through the gloom of all my dyin'
Weepin', cryin', Lord
Comes thy loving voice to cheer

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand, precious Lord
Lead me home

When my way grows drear
Precious Lord, linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand, precious Lord
Lead me home

When the darkness appears
And the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river, I stand
Guide my feet, hold my hand
Take my hand, precious Lord
Lead me home

This world is not my home, I'm just a-passing through
My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue
The angels beckon me from Heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore

Oh Lord, you know I have no friend like you
If Heaven's not my home, then Lord, what will I do?
The angels beckon me from Heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore

They're all expecting me and that's one thing I know
My Savior pardoned me and now I onward go
I know He'll take me through, though I am weak and poor
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore

Oh Lord, you know I have no friend like you
If Heaven's not my home, then Lord, what will I do?
The angels beckon me from Heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore

I have a loving mother just over in Gloryland
And I don't expect to stop until I shake her hand
She's waiting now for me in Heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore

Oh Lord, you know I have no friend like you
If Heaven's not my home, then Lord, what will I do?
The angels beckon me from Heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore

Welcome to my world
Won't you come on in?
Miracles, I guess
Still happen now and then
Step into my heart
Leave your cares behind
Welcome to my world
Built with you in mind

Knock and the door will open
Seek and you will find
Ask and you'll be given
The key to this world of mine
I'll be waiting here
With my arms unfurled
Waiting just for you
Welcome to my world

Waiting just for you
Welcome to my world

Soft as the voice of an angel
Breathing a lesson unheard
Hope with a gentle persuasion
Whispers a comforting word

Wait till the darkness is over
Wait till the tempest is done
Hope for the sunshine tomorrow
After the shower is gone

Whispering hope, oh how welcome thy voice
Making my heart in its sorrow rejoice

If in the dusk of the twilight
Dimmed be the region afar
Will not the deepening darkness
Brighten the glimmering star?

Then when the night is upon us
Why should the heart sink away?
When the dark midnight is over
Watch for the breaking of day

Whispering hope, oh how welcome thy voice
Making my heart in its sorrow rejoice