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This light is for the world
send it out with sword of fire,
with cymbal, drum and angel choir,
music in the heart of it
proclaiming that the lamp is lit
this light is for the world.

— Mike Scott Universal Hall (2003)

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I'm gonna look twice at you
until I see the Christ in you when I'm lookin through the eyes of love..

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He's like a man you'd meet any place
until you recognize that ancient Face
The Great God Pan is alive!

Dream Harder (1993)

I sacrifice my power on the altar of your love
that it may be born again on another world.

Universal Hall (2003)

How long will I love you?
As long as stars are above you
And longer if I can

Room to Roam (1990)

You are an eternal being of love
you are the light of the world.

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