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Invocations

Song Cycle by William Alwyn (1905 - 1985)

1. Through the centuries
 (Sung text)

Language: English 
Through the centuries I have held your hand
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Text Authorship:

  • by Michael Armstrong (1923 - 2000), copyright ©

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2. Holding the night
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Holding the night in the palm of my hand
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  • by Michael Armstrong (1923 - 2000), copyright ©

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3. Separation
 (Sung text)

Language: English 
Out in the dark night
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  • by Michael Armstrong (1923 - 2000), copyright ©

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4. Drought
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These are the days of waiting
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  • by Michael Armstrong (1923 - 2000), copyright ©

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5. Spring rain
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The annual miracle of green unfolds
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  • by Michael Armstrong (1923 - 2000), copyright ©

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6. Invocation to the Queen of Moonlight
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Climb through the spiral of summer
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  • by Michael Armstrong (1923 - 2000), copyright ©

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7. Our magic horse
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Language: English 
Where can we find our magic horse
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  • by Michael Armstrong (1923 - 2000), copyright ©

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