A Long, Long Way We've Come Today

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A long, long way we've come today
To find a place where we can stay
A place where we, together here
Can live in peace instead of fear
So let us celebrate this day
For we have come a long, long way
A place where we, together here
Can live in peace instead of fear.


Source: Secular Hymnal: 144 hymn tunes made inclusive for all #2

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Author: Secretary Michael

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Text Information

First Line: A long, long way we've come today
Title: A Long, Long Way We've Come Today
Author: Secretary Michael
Language: English
Publication Date: 2015
Notes: (traditional hymn: "Eternal Father, Strong to Save")
Copyright: Public Domain
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Tune

MELITA (Dykes)

The original chant melody associated with this text [i.e., "Eternal Father, strong to save"] is found in most hymnals of denominations where chant has played a role, including the Lutheran tradition, which has produced much organ music on this well-known chant. The setting here is by John B. Dykes (…

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