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Make a Better Home

from Fresh Territory by Dan Berggren

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© 2001 (tune by Wm. Bradbury) One of the 800 texts William Bradbury put to music was "My Latest Sun is Sinking Fast" by Rev. Jefferson Hascall. Often performed as "Angel Band," Bradbury called it "The Land of Beulah" in his 1862 hymn collection. My goal in giving his tune new words was to have a spiritual all could sing, regardless of religion.

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Sisters, brothers, gather 'round
Friends, sing a gospel song
Lives may be lost but souls are found
We hear them sing along

*Oh come amazing grace -
Come now and fill this place
Help us be mindful and use each day
To make a better home
Help us be mindful and use each day
To make a better home

Good stories shared of things we've done
Enrich our harmony
The hardships we have overcome
Become our victory
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Made of water, made of air
Made of earth and fire
To love and be loved is our prayer
Our holiest desire
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We share the load, we'll do our part
For neighbor, stranger, friend
Open minds and open hearts
Can bring us peace again
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Words © 2001 Dan Berggren / Berggren Music - BMI
Music (trad. - William Bradbury)

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from Fresh Territory, released June 1, 2006

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Dan Berggren New York

Dan Berggren is a tradition-based songsmith who writes with honesty, humor and a
strong sense of place. His songs explore the many dimensions of home, hard-working
folks, taking care of our planet and each other. Dan’s roots are firmly in the Adirondacks where he was raised but his music has
branched out across many borders.
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