I am the great sun - Chydenius, Jussi / Finlandia Forever (2017-2018)

Season	2017-2018
Performance Date	September 24, 2017
Performance Year	2017
Performance Time	4:00PM
Additional Performances	September 24, 2017 7:00PM
Location	American Swedish Institute
Performance Title	Finlandia Forever
Composer	Jussi Chydenius
Country	Finland
Year Composed	2010
Timing	4min 20sec
Performers	VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Text Translation	I am the great sun, but you do not see me, I am your husband, but you turn away. I am the captive, but you do not free me, I am the captain but you will not obey. I am the truth, but you will not believe me, I am the city where you will not stay. I am your wife, your child, but you will leave me, I am that God to whom you will not pray. I am your counsel, but you will not hear me, I am your lover whom you will betray. I am the victor, but you do not cheer me, I am the holy dove whom you will slay. I am your life, but if you will not name me, Seal up your soul with tears, and never blame me. —Charles Causley

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