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Text:Spirit, Open My Heart
Author:Ruth Duck
Tune:WILD MOUNTAIN THYME
Arranger:Alfred V. Fedak
Media:Audio recording

692. Spirit, Open My Heart

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Text Information
First Line: God, replace my stony heart
Title: Spirit, Open My Heart
Author: Ruth Duck (1994)
Refrain First Line: Spirit, open my heart
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Community in Christ; Compassion; Dedication and Stewardship (2 more...)
Copyright: © 1996 The Pilgrim Press
ONE LICENSE: 20093
Tune Information
Name: WILD MOUNTAIN THYME
Arranger: Alfred V. Fedak (2011)
Meter: Irregular
Key: F Major
Source: Irish melody
Copyright: Harm. © 2011 Alfred V. Fedak


Text Information:

The pace and diversity of modern life often hinder us from remaining vulnerable to our emotions and to the humanness of other people. This prayerful text to be open to such joys and pains draws on Ezekiel 11:19 an 36:26 in stanza one and echoes Jeremiah 31:33 in stanza two


Media
Audio recording: Audio (MP3)

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