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Text:It is good to give thanks to you, Lord
Paraphraser:John L. Bell, 1949-
Tune:NEW 106TH
Composer:John L. Bell, 19490

71. It is good to give thanks to you, Lord

Text Information
First Line: It is good to give thanks to you, Lord
Title: It is good to give thanks to you, Lord
Paraphraser: John L. Bell, 1949-
Refrain First Line: Oh give thanks to the Lord
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Desert / Wilderness; Exodus; God: Love and Grace of (5 more...)
Copyright: Paraphrase © WGRG The Iona Community (Scotland), 1989. Used by permission of G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
Tune Information
Name: NEW 106TH
Composer: John L. Bell, 19490
Meter: Irregular
Key: e minor
Copyright: © WGRG The Iona Community (Scotland), 1992. Used by permission of G.I.A. Publications, Inc.



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