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56B. In My Day of Fear

Text Information
First Line: Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit
Title: In My Day of Fear
Author (refrain): John L. Bell
Refrain First Line: In my day of fear, I put my trust in you
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture:
Topic: Affliction; Attack; Conflict (9 more...)
Copyright: Refrain text © 1993 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community, Scotland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent; Psalm text © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.
Notes: Responsive refrain to chanting or reading of Psalm 56, tone included
Tune Information
Name: [In my day of fear, I put my trust in you]
Composer (refrain): John L. Bell
Key: e minor or modal
Copyright: Refrain © 1993 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community, Scotland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent; Tone © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House



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