Beyond a dying sun

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1. Beyond a dying sun I saw a vision on the sea
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    of golden sails full billowed on the wind.
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    And echoing above the waves a voice called after me,
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    "God's dwelling place is with you till the end."

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            Refrain:  I see a new world coming
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                           when ev'ryone is free!
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                           And all shall be God's people
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                           in justice, love and peace.

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2. For God at last shall wipe away the tears from every eye.
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    The sting of death shall pierce the heart no more.
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    When grieving turns to laughter all the pain from us shall fly,
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    and former ways lie bleached upon the shore.............................(Refrain:)

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3. Though hatred rages on the wind and wars defile the land,
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    I see those golden sails still coming strong,
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    for through the eyes of faith still shines the vision of the Lamb,
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    and o'er a weary earth there rings this song...............................(Refrain:)

Words:  Steve Engle, 1970; revised 1984
   Tune:  Steve Engle, 1970; harmonized by Don Frederick and Steve Engle
                    Text and music copyright © 1970 Steve Engle
                                                    and the Church of the Brethren, LaVerne, Calif.

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