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.
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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