Glory to God ‎#656

656. We've Come This Far by Faith

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Text Information

• First Line: We've come this far by faith
• Title: We've Come This Far by Faith
• Author: Albert A. Goodson (1956)
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  1 Samuel 7:12
  ;
  1 Chronicles 17:16
  ;
  2 Corinthians 5:7
  ;
  2 Timothy 4:7
• Topic: Faith; Faithfulness; Thanksgiving; The Word
• Copyright: © 1965, ren.1993 Manna Music, Inc. (admin. ClearBox Rights)

Tune Information

• Name: THIS FAR BY FAITH
• Composer: Albert A. Goodson (1956)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © 1965, ren. 1993 Manna Music, Inc. (admin. ClearBox Rights)

Text Information:

This refrain from a longer hymn could well be understood as a black gospel reflection on several biblical passages: 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Samuel 7:12, and 1 Chronicles 17:16. All these texts bear witness to God’s faithfulness toward all who are engaged in the pilgrimage of faith.