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Text:Center of My Joy
Author:Gloria Gaither
Tune:[When I've lost my direction,You're the compass for my way]
Arranger:Norah Duncan IV, b. 1952
Composer:Richard Smallwood
Composer:William J. Gaither

544. Center of My Joy

Text Information
First Line: When I've lost my direction,You're the compass for my way
Title: Center of My Joy
Author: Gloria Gaither
Refrain First Line: Jesus, You're the center of my joy
Language: English
Publication Date: 2018
Scripture:
Topic: The Gospel in the Christian Life: Healing and Comfort; Burdens; Contentment (10 more...)
Copyright: © 1987, 2018, Hanna Street Music (admin.CapitlCMGPublishing.com/Richwood Music)
CCLI Number: 165937
Tune Information
Name: [When I've lost my direction,You're the compass for my way]
Composer: Richard Smallwood
Composer: William J. Gaither
Arranger: Norah Duncan IV, b. 1952
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 1987, 2018, Hanna Street Music (admin.CapitlCMGPublishing.com/Richwood Music)



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