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Cantate Domino Ruth Watson Henderson
  b. 1932
O sing to the lord a new song, sing to the Lord all the earth.
O sing to the Lord, and bless his name: proclaim his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations, his wonders among all people.
For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feard above all Gods.
 
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III. Laudamus te Antonio Lucio Vivaldi
From Gloria in D Major 1678-1741

We praise Thee, Lord.
We give blessing to Thee.
We do worship Thee.
We glorify Thee, Lord.
 
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All that You Hold text by: St. Clare of Assisi
From St. Clare's Letter to the Blessed Ages of Prague music by: Glenn McClure
This poem is set to an Irish dance melody
entitiled, "Road to Lidoonvarna."
Though the original tune was a fast jig, we find a new
character emerge out of this slow lyrical treatment.
 
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Elijah Rock Jester Hairston
Traditional Spiritual 1901-2000
Oh Elijah, Elijah rock, comin’ up Lord.
Come on sister help me to pray, tell me my Lord done pass dis way.
Satan ain’t nothin’ but a snake in the grass. He’s a conjur. He’s a liar. Hallelujah Lord.
If I could I surely would stand on the rock where Moses stood. Elijah rock. I’m coming up Lord.
 
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I'm Part of the Rainbow Glenn McClure
Rainbow, rainbow can I be
Blue as blue as the deep blue sea?
Blue is different, Blue is beautiful

Look, look I'm part of the Rainbow.
Look, look I fly up so high.
 
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Alleluia Emma Lou Diemer
b. 1927
 
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Freedom Come Ben Allaway
Uplifting, joyous South African-style freedom song.
A reconciliation ritual.
 
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There is a Balm in Gilead William L. Dawson
Jeremiah 8:22 1899-1990
 
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