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ECLIPSE

Composer: Mark Knickelbein

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Tune Information

Title: ECLIPSE
Composer: Mark Knickelbein
Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7
Key: c minor or modal
Copyright: © 2015 Concordia Publishing House

Texts

When the Darkness Claims the Moon

When the darkness claims the moon,
Watch and wait for My returning.
Stay awake! I’m coming soon.
Keep your lamps alive and burning.
Train your gaze upon the skies;
I will strengthen weary eyes.

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