Lyrics
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1. I lived in heaven a long time ago, it is true;
Lived there and loved there with people I know. So did you.
Then Heav’nly Father presented a beautiful plan,
All about earth and eternal salvation for man.
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2. Father said he needed someone who had enough love
To give his life so we all could return there above.
There was another who sought for the honor divine.
Jesus said, “Father, send me, and the glory be thine.”
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3. Jesus was chosen, and as the Messiah he came,
Conquering evil and death through his glorious name,
Giving us hope of a wonderful life yet to be
Home in that heaven where Father is waiting for me.
Words and music: Janeen Jacobs Brady, b. 1934
© 1987 by Janeen Jacobs Brady. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial church or home use.
- Book
- Children's Songbook
- Page Number
- 4
- Music
- Janeen Jacobs Brady, b. 1934
- Text
- Janeen Jacobs Brady, 1934–.
- Scriptures
- Doctrine and Covenants 138:56
- Topic
- Atonement, Eternal Life, Plan of Salvation, Premortal Existence
- Languages
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Cebuano
Langit Gipuy-an Ko - 140
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Español
Viví en los cielos (Canciones para los niños) - 148
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Latviešu Valoda
Kādreiz mēs dzīvojām Debesīs (Bērnu dziesmu grāmata) - 140
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Lietuvių Kalba
Aš danguje gyvenau (Vaikiškų dainelių knyga) - 140
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Magyar
Mennyország szívében (Gyermekek énekeskönyve) - 142
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Português
No Céu Eu Vivi (Músicas para Crianças) - 140
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Q'eqchi'
Saʼ li choxa chaq kinwan - 139
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Suomi
Elin taivaassa (Lasten laulukirja) - 140
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Українська
Жив я на небі колись (Збірник дитячих пісень) - 141
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Cebuano