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Will the Circle be Unbroken?

by Ashley Dawson

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A haunting melody, bringing to mind more exotic locales, but instead is from North American shores. I present to you, in the key of E minor, Will the Circle be Unbroken.
A different take on the usually upbeat gospel tune, this key considers the questions posed in the song rather than going to the home in the sky. Perhaps you should do the same?

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There are loved ones in the glory,
Whose dear forms you often miss.
When you close your earthly story,
Will you join them in their bliss?

Will the circle be unbroken?
By and by, Lord, by and by,
There's a better home a-waiting,
In the sky, Lord, in the sky.

In the joyous days of childhood,
Oft they told of wonderous love.
Pointed to the dying Saviour,
Now they dwell with Him above.

Will the circle be unbroken?
By and by, Lord, by and by,
There's a better home a-waiting,
In the sky, Lord, in the sky.

You remember songs of heaven,
That you sang with childish voice.
Do you love the hymns they taught you?
Or are songs of earth your choice?

Will the circle be unbroken?
By and by, Lord, by and by,
There's a better home a-waiting,
In the sky, Lord, in the sky.

You can recall happy gathr'ings,
'Round the fireside long ago.
And you think of tearful partings,
When they left you here below.

Will the circle be unbroken?
By and by, Lord, by and by,
There's a better home a-waiting,
In the sky, Lord, in the sky.

One by one, their seats were emptied.
One by one, they went away.
Here the circle is broken,
Will if be complete one day?

Will the circle be unbroken?
By and by, Lord, by and by,
There's a better home a-waiting,
In the sky, Lord, in the sky.

credits

released January 18, 2015
Arranged by: Ashley Dawson
Recorded by: Marilynn Dawson

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Ashley Dawson Kelowna, British Columbia

A simple artist that made her harp and strung it by mid January 2014. Being a student of history contributes to the song choices and overall sound of the music.
For more information see my website.

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