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"Possession"

Copyright 2012, Tano Music

Words & Music by Tom Sperrazzo

I do bequeath what I've held for you: fortune and gems untold.

You can't deserve what I'll give to you: treasures of riches and of gold.

You think it's strange that all I've shown be left to someone unknown?

What will you merit unless you possess what you own?

What will you merit unless you possess what you own?

 

What have done to have earned all this?--fortune and wealth untold.

Inherit all with a royal kiss--treasure of bounty and of gold.

How can you know that this gift is pure? How can you ever be sure?

What will you merit unless you possess what you own?

 

"Leave me!  Help me!"  No end to their sweet tale..

I say you must live free--get up and go!  Time to prevail!

 

"Leave us!  Help us!"  Their snare is a sad wail..

You drink from your own cup--get up and go!  Time to prevail!

 

What will you do so this gift endures? Fortune and wealth untold.

What you inherit must stay secure: treasure of riches and of gold.

Simple smiles and friendly charm tempt you and blind you to harm.

What will you merit unless you possess what you own?

What will you merit unless you possess what you own?

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Song facts:

  • Inspired by the story of Joshua, who is exhorting the Israelites to not simply occupy, but take complete possession of the Promised Land by ensuring that no other peoples remain

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