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7. Thy Lovingkindness

Text Information
First Line: Thy lovingkindness is better than life
Title: Thy Lovingkindness
Author: Hugh Mitchell
Author: Jon Drevits
Refrain First Line: My lips shall praise Thee
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Scripture:
Topic: Scripture Choruses; Worship and Adoration
Copyright: Chorus © 1956 by Singspiration, Inc.; Verses © 1962 by Singspiration, Inc.
CCLI Number: 11012
Tune Information
Name: [Thy lovingkindness is better than life]
Composer: Hugh Mitchell
Arranger: Jon Drevits
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Chorus © 1956 by Singspiration, Inc.; Verses © 1962 by Singspiration, Inc.



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