The Remnant Kin

“Roll Away” by Blake Hassebrock** is a deeply personal ballad inspired by a journey through grief and finding redemption in Christ. Blake reflects on the weight of losing his father, stepfather, grandmother, and mentor, each represented by a physical stone—a crystal from his father and a stone once worn around his neck in memory of his mentor. For years, these stones symbolized the grief that kept him bound, just as a stone sealed Christ’s tomb.

But “Roll Away” tells a story of freedom, as Blake found peace through his faith. With raw storytelling and haunting vocals, the song captures the moment Christ rolled away not only the stone of His own tomb but also the weight of Blake’s grief. It’s a message of hope: no matter how heavy our burdens feel, they’re never too heavy for Christ to lift and “roll away.”