• Mary Lou Williams – Willis
    • Mary Lou Williams – O.W
    • Mary Lou Williams – Credo
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    • 2. O.W
    • 3. Praise The Lord
    • 4. Old Time Spiritual
    • 5. The Lord Says
    • 6. Act of Contrition
    • 7. Kyrie Eleison (Lord, Have Mercy)
    • 8. Gloria
    • 9. Medi I and Medi II
    • 10. In His Day/Peace I/Leave With You/Alleluia
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    • 14. Holy, Holy, Holy
    • 15. Amen
    • 16. Our Father
    • 17. Lamb Of God
    • 18. It Is Always Spring
    • 19. People In Trouble
    • 20. One
    • 21. Praise The Lord (Come Holy Spirit)
    • 22. Jesus is The Best
    • 23. Tell Him Not To Talk Too Long
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