Hymns for a Lutheran Funeral
Hymns often chosen for Lutheran funerals and memorial services. They are honest that death is real, and they hold on to the promise that Jesus rose from the dead and will raise his people.
If you are planning a funeral, the pastor or the church musician will help you choose. This list is a place to start.
- For All the Saints For all the saints who from their labors rest
- Abide with Me Abide with me: fast falls the eventide
- A Mighty Fortress Is Our God A mighty Fortress is our God
- Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying Wake, awake, for night is flying
- Amazing Grace Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
- The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done The strife is o'er, the battle done!
- Beautiful Savior Beautiful Saviour!
- Be Still, My Soul Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side
- Children of the Heavenly Father Children of the heavenly Father
- How Great Thou Art O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
- On Eagle's Wings You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord