Recessional (Camp Fire Recessional)
DESCRIPTION: "Go we forth from our council fire Into the night, into the night. In our hearts renewed desire, Burning bright, burning bright. Loveliness of thought we've found, warmth and friendship's love." May the camp's blessing be on them as they leave
AUTHOR: Words: Helen Gerrish Hughes (source: Averill-CampSongsFolkSongs)
EARLIEST DATE: 2014 (Averill-CampSongsFolkSongs); several associated song were published 1954
KEYWORDS: nonballad campsong
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Averill-CampSongsFolkSongs, p. 463, "Recessional" (notes only)
File: ACSF463R
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