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The values we all cherish
From our precious history,
We now pass on to others
Carved in wood - on this tree;
This mighty log will show us
Who we are, who we'll be,
And teach us where we've come from
What shaped - our destiny.
On our heritage tree, our heritage tree!
Planted in soil now for all to see!
A reminder to every child, woman and man,
Of the history of Labrador and Newfoundland;
A reminder to every child, woman and man,
Of the wonderful heritage of this great land!
Now a whole new millennium
Will reach this great land;
Our cedar tree though silent
Will speak - from human hands;
The images and stories
Are carved for all to see,
Of founders and icons
Who gave us - identity.
On our heritage tree, our heritage tree!
Planted in soil now for all to see!
A reminder to every child, woman and man,
Of the history of Labrador and Newfoundland;
A reminder to every child, woman and man,
Of the wonderful heritage of this great land!
Nurtured in Vancouver soil
And sixty feet in length,
This tree is a reminder
Of unity - and our strength;
More human hands will shape this tree
More images will appear,
God bless the land they represent
With heritage - oh so clear!
On our heritage tree, our heritage tree!
Planted in soil now for all to see!
A reminder to every child, woman and man,
Of the history of Labrador and Newfoundland;
A reminder to every child, woman and man,
Of the wonderful heritage of this great land!
On our heritage tree....
Note:
Trevor Bennett had the original idea for the tree. Charlene Benoit, age 14, is the daughter of Bernie Benoit, who carved the tree. The song has been adapted for music by The Sharecroppers.
