TRIBUTE TO BROTHER LARRY KILAYE

*IMPROVED TRIBUTE SONG TO LATE BROTHER LARRY KILAYE*

_Chindwin ECZ | 25 Sept 1964 - 30 Oct 2026_

_Key: C Major | Tempo: Slow Worship 72 BPM_

*[INTRO - Piano & Soft Choir Humming]*

*[VERSE 1]*

September twenty-fifth, in nineteen sixty-four,

Heaven gave a baby boy, to this world below.

Larry Kilaye was his name, a gift of love so true,

Raised in humble love, guided by God through.

*[VERSE 2]*

When manhood came, he heard a higher call,

He heard the voice of Jesus, and gave to Him his all.

He opened up his heart, received Christ as his own,

Lord and Saviour true, to make his heart His throne.

*[CHORUS - Full Choir]*

_Oh, Brother Larry, we will miss you so,_

_You loved the Word of God, and you let everybody know._

_You sang for Jesus, with a voice so clear and strong,_

_Now you sing with angels, in Heaven's holy song._

*[VERSE 3]*

Not just a singer, but a lover of the Word,

Every verse you cherished, the sweetest ever heard.

Morning and evening, you meditated day and night,

Thy Word a lamp, Lord, a lamp that gave you light.

*[VERSE 4]*

At Chindwin you belonged, ECZ was your home,

The Evangelical Church in Zambia, where your faith had grown.

Sunday after Sunday, we will see that empty seat,

But your spirit lives among us, in every song so sweet.

*[CHORUS 2 - Louder with Harmony]*

_Oh, Brother Larry, Chindwin mourns for you,_

_Kabwe mourns for you, ECZ mourns too._

_We will miss your singing, we will miss your Amen,_

_You are only sleeping, till we meet again._

*[VERSE 5 - The Passing]*

Early hours of Friday, October thirty dawn,

In twenty twenty-six, you were suddenly gone.

At Kabwe Central Hospital, the Master called you home,

From labour into glory, no more to ever roam.

*[BRIDGE - Solo with Choir behind, very soft]*

We didn't want to say goodbye, it came too soon,

You faded like the mist, in the afternoon.

But God knows best, His wisdom is divine,

He sowed you here on earth, to reap in His sunshine.

*[VERSE 6 - Legacy]*

The brother is greatly missed, oh how we miss you so,

By wife and by your children, more than you will ever know.

But what you left us, brother, will forever remain,

Love the Word, sing the Word, live the Word again.

*[FINAL CHORUS - All voices, slow and powerful]*

_Rest well, dear Larry, your work on earth is done,_

_You fought the good fight, the victory you have won._

_You kept the faith, you ran and finished your race,_

_Now you behold your Saviour, face to face in grace._

_Till we meet on Zion, in robes so pure and white,_

_Sleep on, Brother Larry, in everlasting light._

*[OUTRO - Whisper]*

Born: 25 September 1964

Born Again: In Christ Jesus, our Lord and Saviour

Called Home: Early hours, Friday 30 October 2026, Kabwe Central Hospital

Church: Chindwin Local Church, The Evangelical Church in Zambia

2 Timothy 4:7 - _“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the rac