Community of Christ Sings ‎#440

440. From a Far-off Land (De tierra lejana venimos)

Text Information

• First Line: From a far-off land we've traveled here to greet him
• Title: From a Far-off Land (De tierra lejana venimos)
• Spanish Title: De tierra lejana venimos
• Translator: Adrienne Tindall, 1935-
• Refrain First Line: See the shining star, which heralds earth's new dawning!
• Meter: 12.12. and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-12
• Topic: Christmas; Comfort; Epiphany; Offering; Peace on Earth; Pilgrimage
• Source: Puerto Rican carol
• Copyright: Tr. © 1995 Darcey Press

Tune Information

• Name: ISLA DEL ENCANTO
• Arranger: Walter Ehret, 1918-2000
• Meter: 12.12. and refrain
• Key: d minor or modal
• Source: Puerto Rican carol
• Copyright: Arr. © 1963, 1980 Utryck (admin. Walton Music)