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40A. Psalm 40:1-11 (A Responsorial Reading)

Text Information
First Line: Here I am, Lord, here I am
Title: Psalm 40:1-11 (A Responsorial Reading)
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture:
Topic: Assurance; Church Year: Advent; Church Year: Lent (39 more...)
Source: Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Psalm text)
Copyright: Refrain © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation ; Psalm text © 2006 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, admin Augsburg Fortress Publishers (text)
Notes: Responsorial refrain to reading of Psalm 40. Tone included for chanting.
Tune Information
Name: [Here I am, Lord, here I am]
Composer: Rory Cooney
Key: A Major
Copyright: Refrain © 1971, 1991 OCP Publications; Tone © 2011 Faith Alive Christian Resources
Notes: The refrain “Here I Am” comes from a larger composition by Rory Cooney (Oregon Catholic Press).



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