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28. Christ Above Me

Text Information
First Line: Bread of life from heaven, Lover of my soul
Title: Christ Above Me
Author: John Chisum
Author: George Searcy
Refrain First Line: Christ above me, Christ beside me
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Copyright: © 1999 ThreeFold Amen Music
Notes: Based on a prayer said to have been embroidered on the breastplate of Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
Tune Information
Name: [Christ above me, Christ beside me]
Composer: John Chisum
Composer: George Searcy
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: © 1999 ThreeFold Amen Music



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