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Text:Unless the LORD Builds
Tune:[It is in vain that you rise up early]
Composer:Phillip Magness

127B. Unless the LORD Builds

Text Information
First Line: It is in vain that you rise up early
Title: Unless the LORD Builds
Refrain First Line: Unless the LORD builds the house
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture:
Topic: Ascents; Children; Community (10 more...)
Source: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version
Copyright: © 2001 Crossway
ONE LICENSE: 127BCW21
Tune Information
Name: [It is in vain that you rise up early]
Composer: Phillip Magness
Key: D Major
Copyright: © 2017 Phillip Magness



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