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We've Come a Long Way

English

Primary Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2

Chorus

We've come a long way, Lord, a mighty long way. We've come a long way, Lord, a mighty long way. We've borne our burdens in the heat of the day, but we know the Lord has made the way. We've come a long way, Lord, a mighty long way.

Verse 1

I've been in the valley and I prayed night and day. I've been in the valley and I prayed night and day. I've been in the valley and I prayed night and day, And I know the Lord has made the way. We've come a long way, a mighty long way.

Chorus

We've come a long way, Lord, a mighty long way. We've come a long way, Lord, a mighty long way. We've borne our burdens in the heat of the day, but we know the Lord has made the way. We've come a long way, Lord, a mighty long way.

Verse 2

I've had hard trials each and ev'ry day. I've had hard trials each and ev'ry day. I've had hard trials each and ev'ry day, But I know the Lord has made the way. We've come a long way, a mighty long way.

Chorus

We've come a long way, Lord, a mighty long way. We've come a long way, Lord, a mighty long way. We've borne our burdens in the heat of the day, but we know the Lord has made the way. We've come a long way, Lord, a mighty long way.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • deuteronomy 8:2

Reference 2

  • psalms 118