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Text:We've Come This Far by Faith
Author:Albert A. Goodson
Tune:THIS FAR BY FAITH
Composer:Albert A. Goodson
Media:Audio recording

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: ; ; ;
Topic: Faith; Faithfulness; Thanksgiving (1 more...)
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.


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Audio recording: Audio (MP3)
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