Quotations and Literature Forum

i played piano for a funeral mass today, and the gentleman's name was Art.

and the last song of the funeral was HOW GREAT THOU ART!

Why is this song usually played for funeral and not for inspirational purposes?

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I understand your question; and it is true that it is a source of inspiration, surely. But also a source of comfort and happiness for those who are mourning.

I was told that when his family would sing this to him, he would smile and say, "I know."