A Blessing

Based 011 1 Thess 3: 1:2-13

Christopher Wi llcock

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Piano

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- © 1988, Christopher Willcock, SJ. Published by OCP Publications. All rights reserved.

Flute part found in God Here Among Us Instrument Book, edition 10185.

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A BLESSING, cont. (2)

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A BLESSING, cont. (3)

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A 8LESSING, cont. (4)

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A BLESSING, cont. (5)

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