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Text:O Be Joyful
Transcriber (refrain):I-to Loh
Tune:NDIMITIMA

81C. O Be Joyful

Text Information
First Line: Sing for joy to God our strength
Title: O Be Joyful
Transcriber (refrain): I-to Loh
Refrain First Line: O be joyful in your hearts
Meter: Peculiar Meter
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Topic: Failure; Fear; Friends (5 more...)
Source: Refrain text: in Chichewa, as taught by Clara Henderson
Copyright: Refrain text © 1986 World Council of Churches, Geneva/Switzerland; Psalm text © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.
Notes: Responsive refrain to chanting or reading or Psalm 81, tone included
Tune Information
Name: NDIMITIMA
Key: G Major or modal
Source: Refrain: Malawian
Copyright: Tone © 2011 Faith Alive Christian Resources



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