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How Beautiful upon The Mountain

from Seeds I Didn't Sow by The Quiggs

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How Beautiful Upon The Mountain (Tom Paxton)
A hymn to the peacemakers of the world from the American folksinger Tom Paxton.

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How Beautiful Upon The Mountain


Across the bridge at Selma
you came marching side by side
in your eyes a new world on the way
hope was in your heart
and justice would not be denied
you sang we shall overcome some day

Chorus:
God knows the courage they possessed
and Isaiah said it best
how beautiful upon the mountain
are the steps of those who walk in peace

Marching round the White House
marching round the pentagon
marching round the mighty missile plans
speaking truth to power
singing peace in Babylon
asking us why not give peace a chance

Now the generations
who have joined you on this road
look to you with power in their eyes
now you know the torch has passed
as they pick up the load
now you see their eyes are on the prize

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from Seeds I Didn't Sow, released September 1, 2017

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The Quiggs Scotland, UK

The Quiggs are a Scottish/Danish folk duo consisting of the married couple Stephen and Pernille Quigg. Their preferred style of folk music keeps the accompaniment simple allowing the song to take centre stage. The duo has recorded 3 albums together and tour regular in the UK and Europe. ... more

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