A hymn adaptation / arrangement from the Swedish Folk Song entitled Bred Dina Vida Vingar. See the text by Mark Fotheringham below. 

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As a blessing from Our Father,

God sent His first born Son,

Here to bring The Father's gospel,

Our way home to be won.

Dear Jesus came to save us

From evil's endless strife;

Here to show the way to heaven

Then die to bring us life.

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Thanks be to God!

Thanks be to God!

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

We praise Thy Holy Name!

Having now His place in heaven,

He watches us below,

Sending strength to bless and guard us

From storms which beat and blow.

His arm will not be shortened,

Nor can His will be stayed.

We will follow Him forever,

And never be afraid.

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