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out of the dark we came |
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out of the sea |
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where the long wave broke on the shore |
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as the day broke |
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and the night rolled back |
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there we stood on the land we would call home |
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out of the dark we came |
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out of the night |
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the first of many mornings in this new place |
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when the sun rolled back the mist |
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we rose like a strong wave on land |
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now we were the people of this place |
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what burns through the rain and mist? |
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what banishes dark? |
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what makes the children straight and bright? |
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what makes the mountain sharp? |
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the sun is our Lord and Father |
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bright face at the gate of day |
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comfort of home cattle and crop |
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lord of the morning |
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lord of the day |
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lifting our hearts we sing his praise |
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dance in his healing rays |
