My son, how are you up there?
I've been missing you from the time you left here
Your angelic, cheerful face — I always remember
Day and night I can hear your charming laughter.

My son, are you running freely in paradise?
What scent of flowers makes your heart mesmerized?
Are you having fun walking in the streets with barefoot?
As golden roads sparkle all day and are purely smooth.

My son, do the clouds that you're hopping in are as soft as cotton?
I know you're good at playing harp or lyre or maybe saxophone
I do believe that you enjoy singing with your fellow angels
The agony will never be by your side again nor any peril.

The moments you're with us are still vivid in my mind
Who'd have thought we had you for a short span of time?
Nevertheless, every second with you is worth spending
For you'd taught us several lessons essential for living.

Lord, before this day will be finished
Can you tell my son, I love him and send him my kiss?
I am forever grateful for your comfort and mercy overflowing
Receive my obedience as my sacrifice and offering.

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But Samuel replied, "What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.
- 1 Samuel 15:22 (NLT)

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I Surrender by Hillsong Worship

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J. Z. ROMEO