From a Distance (Great Books Intersemester Class of 2020 - Adventist University of the Philippines)

From a Distance
Composed by: Julie Gold
Arranged by: Eudenice Palaruan

A rendition by selected students from
Great Books Intersemester 2020,
Languages Department,
College of Arts and Humanities,
Adventist University of the Philippines

Introduction: Diadem Azupardo
Musical Director, Video Editor, & Soloist: Moreen Rodelas
Audio Engineer: Sidhant Multani
Teacher and Adviser: Ms. Oliveth Tolentino
Music Consultant: Mr. Roylan Gregg "Argie" Reyes

Sopranos:
Diadem Azupardo
Edelle Laurene de Guia
Yujing Zhao
Charyse Vine Unggay
Jian Angel Quinatadcan
Zsyd Gelladuga

Altos:
Krissa Xavina Francisco
Jessel Pael
Marla Rodelas

Tenors:
Ramer Bustamante
Sidhant Multani
Adam Oribiana

Basses:
Timothy Tean
Deo Torrico
Juan Oliver Awa
Dione Kirk Manatad
Dave Allida
Edwin Klein Sabino Balila

Song Lyrics:
From a distance the world looks blue and green
And the snow capped mountains white
From a distance the ocean meets the stream
And the eagle takes to flight

From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land
It's the voice of hope
It's the voice of peace
It's the voice of every man

From a distance we all have enough
And no one is in need
And there are no guns, no bombs and no disease
No hungry mouths to feed

From a distance we are instruments
Marching in a common band
Playing songs of hope
Playing songs of peace
They're the songs of every man

God is watching us
God is watching us
God is watching us from a distance

From a distance you look like my friend
Even though we are at war
From a distance I just cannot comprehend
What all this fighting's for

From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land
It's the hope of hopes
It's the love of loves

It's the voice of every man
It's the hope of hopes
It's the love of loves
This is the song of every man

God is watching us
God is watching us
God is watching us from a distance
Oh God is watching us
God is watching us
God is watching us from a distance