Let thy hand be strengthened, HWV259 (Handel)
from The Coronation of King George II (CDA67286)
1 Let thy hand be strengthened [3'07]
2 Let justice and judgement be the preparation of thy seat [3'44]
3 Alleluia [2'11]
9 minutes 2 seconds 3 tracks
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