Well Done, Good And Faithful Servant...

Larry Norman, the father of Christian rock and roll, died early last Sunday morning. He will be sorely missed by those of us left behind. His pioneering work paved the way for the relatively easy access that we have to Christian music today.

Larry was aware that he was approaching eternity and dictated a message to be published on his website after his death.

I feel like a prize in a box of cracker jacks with God's hand reaching down to pick me up. I have been under medical care for months. My wounds are getting bigger. I have trouble breathing. I am ready to fly home.

My brother Charles is right, I won't be here much longer. I can't do anything about it. My heart is too weak. I want to say goodbye to everyone. In the past you have generously supported me with prayer and finance and we will probably still need financial help.

My plan is to be buried in a simple pine box with some flowers inside. But still it will be costly because of funeral arrangement, transportation to the gravesite, entombment, coordination, legal papers etc. However money is not really what I need, I want to say I love you.

I'd like to push back the darkness with my bravest effort. There will be a funeral posted here on the website, in case some of you want to attend. We are not sure of the date when I will die. Goodbye, farewell, we will meet again.

Goodbye, farewell, we'll meet again
Somewhere beyond the sky.
I pray that you will stay with God
Goodbye, my friends, goodbye.

Larry

Larry also shared some thoughts about his mortality on the following video. The video also pays tribute to many of his friends. Those of you familiar with contemporary Christian music's roots will recognize most of these faces.



So long, Larry. I'm sure you wouldn't come back if you could. I look forward to meeting you in heaven!