*"A Shepherd’s Helper Laid to Rest"*
_In memory of Vice Bishop Sailas Siankuni_
*Verse 1*
A servant’s heart, a steady hand,
He stood beside the Bishop’s chair,
Vice Bishop Sailas, faithful, true,
Lifting burdens, lifting prayer.
*Chorus*
Vice Bishop Sailas, you walked the road,
A helper, guide, with heaven’s code.
Though you’ve gone to your eternal home,
Your labor lives where your seeds were sown.
*Verse 2*
He taught with wisdom, served with grace,
He strengthened saints and built God’s place,
In council rooms and at the altar,
His counsel stood and would not falter.
*Chorus*
Vice Bishop Sailas, you walked the road,
A helper, guide, with heaven’s code.
Though you’ve gone to your eternal home,
Your labor lives where your seeds were sown.
*Bridge*
The robe is folded, but the work goes on,
The church remembers every dawn,
You led us not to seek your name,
But point us all to Christ the same.
*Final Chorus*
Vice Bishop Sailas, rest in peace,
Your race is run, your warfare ceased.
We’ll honor you by doing well,
Till we meet where the saints all dwell.
Amen.
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