A LIFE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (GOSPEL SONG IN MEMORY OF PARAMOUNT CHIEF CHRISTO PIOL GENG ARIATH KON) (Theme: "The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him." — Proverbs 20:7 (NKJV)) (Suggested Tune: Traditional Gospel / Hymn Style) VERSE 1 A man of faith, a man of grace, He ran his life's appointed race. He stood for truth and what is right, He walked in God's eternal light. He served his people all his days, And lived his life in truthful ways. CHORUS A life of righteousness he led, His children now are blessed and fed. His legacy will ever stand, Throughout his people and his land. He fought the fight, he kept the faith, Now rests in heaven's gentle wraith. VERSE 2 He spoke for those who had no voice, He made the righteous, peaceful choice. He built a bridge 'tween man and man, He lived the best that any can. A chief, a soldier, father true, A man of honour through and through. CHORUS A life of righteousness he led, His children now are blessed and fed. His legacy will ever stand, Throughout his people and his land. He fought the fight, he kept the faith, Now rests in heaven's gentle wraith. VERSE 3 We mourn today with heavy heart, But know his soul will not depart. He dwells with God in realms above, Enveloped in eternal love. His name will live in every heart, A legacy that won't depart. BRIDGE Oh, sing his praises, give him thanks, He walked the righteous, holy ranks. His life was lived for all to see, A servant of eternity. FINAL CHORUS A life of righteousness he led, His children now are blessed and fed. His legacy will ever stand, Throughout his people and his land. He fought the fight, he kept the faith, Now rests in heaven's gentle wraith.
