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Text:Center of My Life
Author (refrain):Paul Inwood, b. 1947
Tune:[Keep me safe, O God, I take refuge in you]
Composer:Paul Inwood, b. 1947

788. Center of My Life

Text Information
First Line: Keep me safe, O God, I take refuge in you
Title: Center of My Life
Author (refrain): Paul Inwood, b. 1947
Refrain First Line: O Lord, you are the center of my life
Language: English
Publication Date: 2016
Scripture:
Topic: Faith
Copyright: Verse trans. © 1963, The Grail, GIA Publications, Inc., agent; Refrain © 1985, Paul Inwood. Published by OCP
Tune Information
Name: [Keep me safe, O God, I take refuge in you]
Composer: Paul Inwood, b. 1947
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 1985, Paul Inwood, Published by OCP



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