Song and lyrics by Ted Kennedy
Refrain
O when this life is over and I take my final rest,
When Iâve made my final journey âround the sun,
May the angels receive me in the land of the blest,
And may I hear my Master say: âWell done.â
Verses
All that Iâve done, all the battles that Iâve won,
All that means nothing to me now.
But thereâs one simple word, all I hope is to be heard,
When I finally meet my maker: âWell done.
No earthly treasure and no swiftly passing pleasure
Can bring any joy to me now.
No, my heartâs one desire, all my soulâs internal fire,
Is to hear those blessed words: âWell done.â
All my lifeâs story, all the vain and fleeting glory,
All that has faded for me now.
But that one blessed crown, worth more than all the worldâs renown,
Shall be mine if I hear: âWell done.â
Yes that one blessed crown, worth more than all the worldâs renown,
Shall be mine if I hear: âWell done.â
Vocalist: Tony OâNeill
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Ted Kennedy is a life-long member of The Servants of the Word. He leads the Servants of the Word household at the Brotherhood Center in Chelsea, Michigan, USA.
What a perfect addition to Friday’s morning prayer! Lovely to hear Fr Tony too.
Bravo, my brother-in-Jesus!
This song is really good, it puts the perspective in our lives. Thank you Ted for another great song.
Music and lyrics inspiring. Quite appropriate for reflecting on a life beamed to service and love for God. Thanks.
Beautiful song & singer, as well. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Well done Ted Kennedy, Tony OâNeill. Beautiful song and great voice.
Thanks for this beautiful song, Ted.
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Hi Ted, Can this song be played at this website.
Seems unable to click.
Thanks
Hello Carol, thanks for your comment. The audio was down for a few days but it’s now been fixed.
Thank you very much. God bless !