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56A. In My Day of Fear

Text Information
First Line: All day long I am under attack
Title: In My Day of Fear
Author: Iona Community
Refrain First Line: In my day of fear
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture:
Topic: Affliction; Conflict; Courage (17 more...)
Copyright: © 1993 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community, Scoland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent
ONE LICENSE: 32157
Tune Information
Name: DISTANT OAKS
Composer: Iona Community
Key: e minor
Copyright: © 1993 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community, Scoland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent
Notes: Typically refrains are rousing and climactic. This refrain is different. It may be sung in a subdued voice. A solo voice might sing the stanzas; sts. 1 and 3 in particular may be sung stridently. If possible, the refrain should be sung in harmony.



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