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| 749 | Glory to God#750 | 751 |
| Text: | Goodness Is Stronger than Evil |
| Author: | Desmond Tutu |
| Tune: | GOODNESS IS STRONGER |
| Composer: | John L. Bell |
| Media: | Audio recording |
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| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Goodness is stronger than evil |
| Title: | Goodness Is Stronger than Evil |
| Author: | Desmond Tutu (c. 1994) |
| Meter: | 8.6.7.6.4.4.5 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |
| Scripture: | ; ; ; ; |
| Topic: | Assurance; Funeral; Hope (1 more...) |
| Copyright: | © 1995 Desmond Tutu |
| ONE LICENSE: | 02636 |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | GOODNESS IS STRONGER |
| Composer: | John L. Bell (1996) |
| Meter: | 8.6.7.6.4.4.5 |
| Key: | D Major |
| Copyright: | © 1996 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) |
Recognizing that this text arose from the years of apartheid in South Africa adds depth and resonance to its already confident language. Yet these words can also be read as a summary of Christ’s death and resurrection, the true basis of our hope that good will triumph over evil.
| Media | |
|---|---|
| Audio recording: |  Audio (MP3) |
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