Our pastor and his family are beloved friends of me and my whole family. We have a long history of friendship. He married my wife and me 39 years ago. He conducted the funeral for our first Grandson who passed away from SIDS at just five months old. Last night, he and his son, also a pastor of another church, bravely conducted the funeral for his wife of nearly 60 years at our church. The outpouring of love and respect for her was tremendous. The sanctuary was packed for the service. Folding chairs were carried up. Some sat in the choir loft. Many more stood. The service lasted 90 minutes. No one became restless. It was a very touching service. Our pastor described his love and deep respect for his wife. His Son spoke on behalf of his siblings, honoring their beloved Mother. I was asked to close the service with this song. In my 44 years as a performing musician, I'd never attempted to sing an operatic sounding piece of music. But his wife always loved my singing and guitar accompaniment, and this song was special to them both. And there was no way I was going to let the family down. I sang my simple arrangement. Thanks be to God, I made it through the emotional moments. The family reacted verbally to the beautiful, moving words that comforted them so much at that moment. I can't think of a more fitting, more appropriate closing for such a meaningful service remembering such a special lady.

I am with a lady of my church right now as she is passing. I am playing this song. Truest no mor pain or sorrow. Rev. 21:4

I lost my wife twelve years ago now and there were a list of songs I could not get through without crying, this is one of them. Twelve years later I can do it knowing she is up in heaven, her home. Just a lovely song❤❤

@user-gt4wc1kb2q

4 ай бұрын

Remember that you're wife is just gone before you when you meet again the vale of death will be destroyed and all your tears will be washed away Ann Murphy Ireland

My mother passed away last week. This beautiful song will be played at my beautiful mum's funeral 💙

@susankaufman4224

3 жыл бұрын

And we played it at my lovely Mum’s funeral too. May they both rest in peace - work’s all done

@TH-tf3eu

3 жыл бұрын

X

@napoleonlempereur3021

2 жыл бұрын

❤my mummy passend away last January😔

@debra4139

Жыл бұрын

Awww so sorry sweetie. I pray the Holy Spirit Comforter Comforts you.

@ernestcastro6238

Жыл бұрын

It will be two years next month that my dear mother passed away. I miss her so much.

My oldest sister, Susie, died July 16, 2018. I asked her daughter Robin, to play this for her and she was able to just a few days before Susie passed. Our parents 'went home' a long time ago and Susie's husband, Dan, 'went home' 7 or so years ago. These words seem to me to be theologically correct and that's what I love about it. Pretty near tears now.

I used to think this song was so very sad I couldn't help but cry. But since my parents, only brother and now beloved husband died I don't cry when I hear it I feel peace.

@tennforever

8 жыл бұрын

+LadyofCleves65 ,,God Bless you and your family. Beautiful thoughts.

@LadyofCleves65

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, kind of you to say so. God Bless you too.

@peterturley2960

7 жыл бұрын

LadyofCleves65 - god bless- life is eternal, you will be together with your loved ones' when it is your time, no doubt whatsoever- we all will- take care, much love Xx.

@Antlers68

7 жыл бұрын

If we are blessed with a long life we will say good bye to many we love. For awhile. But not forever.

@MiaHessMusic

5 жыл бұрын

LadyOfCleves, I know what you mean. My ex plays this on the bagpipes. Shivers and peace.

My brother just died today and this is one of the hymns being sung at his funeral.

@JCtheirmom

Ай бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss a few years ago

I listen to this song over and over remembering my comrades who gave so much unselfishly in 3 wars, and I was there.

@jodacious46

5 жыл бұрын

God Bless you, sir!

@Tsarina21

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. You are a true patriot, as are all your brethren and those who have fallen. I looked for this song forever. I just found it because I heard it played on NCIS, I think. I wanted it played for my Dad. He passed last March, 2022. He came for my Mom on Valentine's Day 2023, just 20 minutes past midnight. They were together almost 70 years. He loved her so so much. There was no one else in his universe. It's fitting that he came for her on Valentine's Day. The pain of their loss is just too much. I listen to this and think of my Dad. And I cry.

We played this at my dad's funeral in 2021. It's been a family tradition to have this. I love it❤ xx

OMG! Such a beautiful song. Annie, You are always the best. Love you.

I am part of a prayer group and a lady asked for prayers for her sister who has dementia and is close to dying. I am a musicians (Irish harp) and in response to the prayer request, the melody of Going Home came to me, but I couldn’t remember the name and then I found this. The song and the video were so well done. Thank you. I am moved.

This song helped me thru my husbands illness, death and memorial service

My dear Mum passed on Wednesday 23/06/21 She always wanted this at her funeral. We will be playing it at the graveside. She went gently towards the light and she has gone home. My heart is breaking.

@dennisroyhall121

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts join you in your grief... My dear Mum died three decades ago and the pain endures... I think sometimes, the deeper the pain the more the reflection of the most wonderfully loving Mum you had.... For me, I had the best Mum in the whole wide world, for you it is the same, God bless you, comfort you and keep you strong; I think there must be many good Souls who understand The utter depth of grief you so well express in just four words... Now and then, try to be easy on yourself, and keep the faith...hold onto hope, if you can.

@francessteven335

3 жыл бұрын

@@dennisroyhall121 Thank you for your kind words. Mum's funeral was beautiful( if you can say that about a funeral?) Despite a huge family rift that threatened to spoil the day. We all decided to let it go, and it was so peaceful. At her committal, the sun came out and we played Going Home. Thank you again for your kind words of encouragement and love. XX

My dad's passed one the18th of Feb hope he's home xxx

In loving memory of Doreen, February 1924 - June 2018, who now sings in the presence of the Bright Morning Star. No more care, fret, pain, stumbling, roaming. See you there when I've finished.

Annie you sing like a angel!! This is so, so beautifull!!! Thank you iii

Stunning ....Annie Haslsm truly has the voice of an angel ...hard not to shed a tear listening

Annie Haslam has an incredible voice ,was thinking of having this at my Funeral !!

@malekmo64

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@wondersdontcare

4 жыл бұрын

@@malekmo64 I decided against it (Funeral music) in the end, a great version anyway

@k.hendrickson8735

9 ай бұрын

Me too. First heard this song in an old, black & white movie about this woman that had to go into a mental hospital...

Annie is just so great,and one of the best voices that ever graced our minds.

Beautifully realized vision of the end for believers. Which is not an end but a journey to our real home

My dad passed away Friday lived him so much hope he's there with them

Through this video, your love and compassion for the bereaved has reached out and comforted many, many people throughout the world. May our Father continue to bless and keep you!

Nam combat vet here... saw you at Trenton State College New Jersey in the 70's... you blew me away then... I am so happy you now are my neighbor now... thank you, thank you for this song

how can you not like this version sung from the heart

OMG! That is such a beautiful song! I've heard it before but not by this artist. Excellent and such a lovely voice!

Tomorrow dadwho passed yesterday love you xxx

what a beautiful song...we are all going to go home

My sister Linda went home this morning around 1:30. She is with her our mom and dad and Our brother Arnold and Jr. she is no longer in pain.

Played this at my Dad's service in 1997. His birthday would be in a few days and today found his funeral card with the lyrics on the back. I know I will be golng home one day and will see him and Mom again.

I post this to Twitter every year on the anniversary of my mum passing away in 2018. I want this played at my funeral. From Annie Haslam's splendid 1977 album 'Annie in Wonderland' (a collaboration with her then love interest, Roy Wood).

This song has heart, and someday I hope to go home.

A song for the weary soul.

one of the best. if not the best rendition of this hymn.

Your video is as beautiful as the song! Thanks so much for posting this for us.

Beautiful. Such a moving song.

Played "Going Home" at my Great-great-grandfather's gravestone dedication and my Mother's funeral -- ALWAYS MAKES ME CRY!!!

Thank you for reposting this. I like the image of being in the arms of Jesus! My grandmother, who had a hard life, was eager to meet the Lord. I'm so glad she is in His presence.

Kathleen Milne 1929-2014 There's no break, there's no end Just a living on Wide awake with a smile Going on and on

@jodacious46

5 жыл бұрын

You will see her again

this womans voice is so beautiful .been fan for many years

Beautiful Annie and Dvorak too of course! Xx

ty ty ty ... so v lovely ... it's 7-4-2020... the world is hurting and there is so much sorrow. this touches the core of caring, love, empathy, special

Thank you Ned. Great video. Thank you Annie. Always brings a tear.

So pretty..the song and the pictures,thank you so so much!

And thank you for uploading the video again. It's very beautiful.

THATS SO BEAUTIFUL

At my grandmothers funeral she wanted this song we her funeral she set everything the songs and everyone to wear bright colours we made that happen for her the bit that made me cry was when she said “Mothers there expecting me , Fathers waiting to “ becouse her parents are dead ❤

Oh my this is beautiful!

This will be my song when I die. ABSOLUTELY the exact heartfelt emotions I feel when thinking of those who have passed.

@Sarah-db3lz

4 жыл бұрын

Stunning song for a furneral when leaving the Church . So much emotion in it . I especially love this version. Hauntingly beautiful

From Annie's solo album Annie in Wonderland. Original voice of an angel

beautiful version of Dvorak´s New World Symphony

Two words.... Thank you

Truly beautiful and so peaceful.

Wonderful song and a great video. You got it, Ned!!!!!!!!!

...ein wundervolles ergreifendes Lied mit tollen Bildern,Danke!

Ashes are burning - my first contact to this angels voice

This is from Antonin Dvorak's 9th symphony, From the New World

@drinking6314

4 жыл бұрын

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@sparrow88310

3 жыл бұрын

Thsnk you for that interesting info on the origin of this beautiful hymn.

A beautiful song, thank you

Marvellous,moving,melancholy,magnifiecent,

Awesome video Mr Nickerson. Just wonderful...........

Thanks for Sharing! R.I.P. Mario Marenger born November 18,1960 Nord- Montreal Quebec Passed Away: February 2022 in New Westminster and buried in Surrey British Columbia This is the way he would have looked at it! Very realistic man when trying to stay alive Hhe's will be sadly missed by family and friends of Quebec and Ontario May God watch over in his new life! Karen

love this song.simply brilliant.

Thanks a lot... Beautiful video clip

played at Jimmy funeral, beautiful

@nigelstott1849

3 жыл бұрын

My first contact was Northern Lights and then I fell in love with Annie's voice. Seen her live twice. Angel indeed!

The 10 thumbs down must represent 10 people who have no hope ! Beautiful song !

@Antlers68

7 жыл бұрын

So true.

@johngordon5631

7 жыл бұрын

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@johngordon5631

7 жыл бұрын

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Beautiful video to a beautiful song and voice.

Rest In Peace My Beloved Mum Tracy Arnold 1978-2021 And My Beloved Paternal Grandad Peter Warrington 1931-2012 “Rest After Weariness, Peace After Pain.”

Love, Love this, Thank You ....

Absolute pure gold

Amazing only a Bolton Lass could sing like this a god given gift

A beautiful song dealing with the Reality of those who are genuine Christ followers.

@robertmcmahon2331

4 жыл бұрын

Just saw this sung for the first time in a 1948 movie called "the snake pit".about mental illness .

@carresteigerwald3278

Жыл бұрын

amen

3/1/1961-2/5/2020.... I'm going to miss you momma, I didn't get enough time.

Beautiful!

The story goes, Antonín Dvorak, after he had come to America, got lonesome for his family and home land and wrote this song for his yearning to return. That may be so, but after reading the lyrics, I like to think he had God and heaven in mind. Just my thoughts.

Humbling. Lost for words at this rendition and reading the comments

Lovely. Music, Voice and Video.

@johngordon5631

6 жыл бұрын

This version cannot compete with the same song by Sissell

Wow. When I was little I was practicing this song in a school play. When I was 4 or 5. I loved this song so much it was nice to sing. Older I forgot about this song but I heard a similar beat and remembered.

beautiful !!!

Well done. Chloe Agnew also has a nice version This is my favorite version of this song. I am rediscovering Annie and really appreciate the quality of her voice. The choir is also very good and a nice touch.

amazing and i love Annie..

Chris Squire did this as a solo instrumental in 2003. I put both versions in my "Yes..studio" playlist. Thanks for the upload!

Beautiful song, probably the one I've always preferred on Annie In Wonderland since I got to listen to the album circa 1991, I guess. And the video is very nice too... Well done. :)

Heard this sung at Roman’s funeral on Big Love ❤

Thank you

My wife Karen passed away 01/05/22 -will have this as last piece of music at funeral

Thank you for your persistence. God Bless you as soon we shall all be going home.

I love your song 🎶

Because Annie's singing, I'd like to remember Raphael Rudd, who left us much too soon.

Lovely!

Glad to see it back. I just had to delete a video and I can find it many times over on KZread. ''it happens. :)

Impossible not to cry :(

Nothing like some good old Dvorak

This song was played in the 1948 movie "The Snake Pit."

@ediemurgia4725

7 жыл бұрын

clarence fender That was the first time I had heard it.

@Milliband

6 жыл бұрын

By Lassie's Mum Jan Clayton

@Antlers68

6 жыл бұрын

I did not realize it had been around that long. I just recently heard it. The tune is from a work by Polish composer Dvorak.

Dorothy May Davies 1931-2013...Love You Mum x

Aw, annie---

Beautiful but comforting

De volta a terra natal...

Rip Grandad Paddy always in our hearts ♥️

Love you mum x

Phantom Regiment 1989...the greatest show in DCI history.

it remind me of going home to see my God ,I`m just passing through here this is not our home just a testing place to get ready to go home