Legacy

by Leah Kirrane

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I wrote this song as a Christmas gift in 2008, for my father-in-law (my late husband, Jason’s, dad), Henry Pauls. Henry was the associate pastor of my church (Central Community Church, Fresno, California), where Jason and I were married. Henry performed the ceremony. The lyrics of the song speak for themselves, telling a simple and honest story of Henry’s life.

My son, Shepherd Eddens, and I performed the song at Henry’s pastoral ordination ceremony, and Henry asked that the song also be played at his celebration of life ceremony, someday. I didn’t want to wait that long to offer the gift again, so last year (2023), my son, in California, and I, in South Africa, collaborated to record the song as a gift for Henry’s 80th birthday. Shepherd is on the saxophone.

I wrote the song with the tune of Pachelbel’s Canon in mind, because Henry plays the violin and I thought it would be fitting.
I hope you enjoy it.

Artwork: Wikimedia Commons

lyrics

V1
When the sun broke through the darkness lighting on your face
You saw two roads diverge, One well traveled, wide and wandering.
The other road, in mystery,Lie straight and narrow, dimly lit
Though less traveled by, You chose the latter way.

V2
Not always easy you would do the things required of you:
Living justly, loving mercy, walking humbly with your God;
Your highest aim to be a man of faith and family,
A man of generosity, Being what a Christian ought to be.

CHORUS
Oh man of God this is your legacy; You’ve walked the narrow path
Following the one who set you free. And in the telling of your history
They’ll say, “He was a man of God,” Oh man of God this is your legacy.

(INSTRUMENTAL)

V3
Afternoon creeps slowly by; You’ve met a lot of people on the way,
Poor in spirit, poor in pocket, poor in truth
You lend your hand, you lift them up, and then you help them on their way
You fight the fight, you run the course, Oh man of God you keep the faith.

Instrumental

V4
At the day’s end, when you lay your weary head to rest, Rest in peace,
Knowing that you’ve lived a life of no regrets
And when the Son in all his glory Shines before your radiant face
You’ll hear “well done my good and faithful one.”

CHORUS

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released March 28, 2024

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Leah Kirrane MP, South Africa

My music is written with universal messages of Peace, Love and Unity, and are meant to help open eyes, broaden perspectives, lighten paths, and soothe souls.

My purpose is to help heal and unify our hurting world. It begins with my family, then ventures out through my writing and music, and as co-founder, with my husband, Cameron, of The Omni Foundation, NPC: www.leahkirrane.com ... more