'Farther Along' without Jesus?

Subject: 'Farther Along' without Jesus?
From: Karen Impola
Date: 15 Mar 20 - 02:59 PM

In this time of pandemic, I'm looking for comforting songs to play on the radio next weekend. I thought of "Farther Along", but I'd like to be inclusive of non-Christians. Does anyone know of any recorded versions of the song that don't have the "Jesus" verse in them?

Subject: RE: 'Farther Along' without Jesus?
From: GUEST,kenny
Date: 15 Mar 20 - 03:06 PM

More logical - and perhaps easier - to find another song, perhaps ?

Subject: RE: 'Farther Along' without Jesus?
From: GUEST,akenaton
Date: 15 Mar 20 - 03:33 PM

You couldn't make it up!!

Subject: RE: 'Farther Along' without Jesus?
From: Joe Offer
Date: 15 Mar 20 - 03:33 PM

Well, "Farther Along" has three verses that don't refer to either Jesus or God, so it could be used as a secular hymn.

Satisfied Mind is even better. So is Give Me the Roses While I Live. How Can I Keep from Singing is another. Who Will Sing for Me? is another.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: 'Farther Along' without Jesus?
From: Karen Impola
Date: 15 Mar 20 - 04:25 PM

Oh, I'll gladly take other suggestions. I have four hours to fill. That's just one of the songs on my list, and I wondered if there was an inclusive recording of it that I could play.

Subject: RE: 'Farther Along' without Jesus?
From: Karen Impola
Date: 15 Mar 20 - 04:40 PM

In case it wasn't clear, I am not a performer. I am a radio host. I am specifically looking for *recorded versions* of songs.

Subject: RE: 'Farther Along' without Jesus?
From: Karen Impola
Date: 15 Mar 20 - 04:43 PM

Joe Offer, those are all good suggestions. Thanks.

Subject: RE: 'Farther Along' without Jesus?
From: gillymor
Date: 15 Mar 20 - 06:35 PM

Can't help with the original question but here's a few that might fit the bill:

Someday My Ship Will Sail- Emmy Lou Harris
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Ripple-Grateful Dead
To Lay Me Down-Grateful Dead
Black Muddy River-Grateful Dead, Norma Waterson covered this well
The Water is Wide- Karla Bonoff does a nice version as well as The
    Cowboy Junkies

Subject: RE: 'Farther Along' without Jesus?
From: GUEST,Starship
Date: 15 Mar 20 - 06:38 PM

Let The Mystery Be - Iris DeMent

Subject: RE: 'Farther Along' without Jesus?
From: gillymor
Date: 15 Mar 20 - 06:45 PM

Who Will Comfort Me- Connie Dover

Subject: RE: 'Farther Along' without Jesus?
From: GUEST,Jon Bartlett
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 03:03 PM

Stan Triggs made up a secular version of "Farther Along" and it's in the PJ Thomas Collection at UBC. I just checked and it's not on his Folkways album.

Jon Bartlett

Subject: RE: 'Farther Along' without Jesus?
From: Mr Red
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 03:58 AM

lyrics sans Jesus though different versions seem to be claimed by others. That's how copyright/music biz works.

Youtube - same start, cut at 3:25 though - don't go farther along - er - um ............






I'll get my cassock......

Subject: RE: 'Farther Along' without Jesus?
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 08:53 PM

We'll meet again
Swimming to the other side
Amazing Grace.
No Woman, No Cry.
Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World ( israel kamakawiwo'ole version)