When Memory Fades - Jayne Southwick Cool / Eric Nelson - St. Olaf Choir

[@KenWAnderson]

As my wife and I care for her 106-year-old mother - with all these signs spoken of in this song, this rendition by these singers, conductor and pianist is a recurring comfort to me. Thank you from my heart. ❤ There's hardly a day goes and I've listened to this again - and been enthralled by the singing and heartfelt participation of each singer I see.

[@ingridphillips304]

Wonderful music that touches my heart so deeply💞

[@wmalden]

This song brings me to tears every time I hear it. Our church choir will be singing it this Fall season as I accompany on piano. I hope I can play through the tears.

[@jonrau5988]

After laying an aged loved one to rest, the tears just flow freely when the final notes aren't played at the end. Beautiful song.

[@peterwingate3999]

Beautiful performance. Excellent from start to finish. Such a pleasure to hear.

[@heidylindjl]

“When memory fades and recognition falters, When eyes we love grow dim, And minds confused, Speak to our souls of love that never alters; Speak to our hearts by pain and fear abused. O God of life and healing peace, Empower us with patient courage, by your grace infused. As the frailness grows, and youthful strengths diminish, In weary arms, which worked their earnest fill. Your aging servants labor now to finish.... Their earthly tasks as fits your mystery's will. We grieve their waning, yet rejoice, believing, Your arms, unwearied, shall uphold us still. Within your spirit, goodness lives unfading. The past and future mingle into one. All joys remain, un-shadowed light pervading. No valued deed will ever be undone. Your mind enfolds all finite acts and offerings. Held in your heart, our deathless life is won.

[@sandyhearn3380]

Oh ohhhhh