Abraham

by Sufjan Stevens

From the album: Seven Swans

Track 5 of 12 on Seven Swans (2004).

Duration: 02:33

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Lyrics for Abraham

Abraham Worth a righteous one Take up on the wood Put it on your son Lake or lamb There is none to harm When the angel came You had raised your arm Abraham Put off on your son Take instead the ram Until Jesus comes

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  4. To Be Alone With You
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  8. We Won't Need Legs To Stand
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  10. He Woke Me Up Again
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