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May the Words of My Mouth

The law of the Lord is perfect, Reviving the soul

Author: David Lee
Tune: [The law of the Lord is perfect] (Lee)
Published in 2 hymnals

Audio files: Recording
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Author: David Lee

LEE, DAVID (b. 1956): B.Sc. Geology with Geophysics, University of Durham; M.Sc. Computing Science, University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Working life in I. T. Support in university and scientific research. He has been active in church music since his early teens. He is member of the Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland, and in 2007 was elected to serve on its executive committee.Hymn, song and anthem settings appear in (amongst others) Singing the Faith, RSCM (Royal School of Church Music) collections, Lutheran Service Book (LCMS), Psalms for All Seasons., In Melody and Songs David Lee(from In Melody and Song, Darcey Press, 2014, and previous (uncited) bio  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: The law of the Lord is perfect, Reviving the soul
Title: May the Words of My Mouth
Author: David Lee
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Refrain First Line: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Copyright: © 1996, 2001 David Lee

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Psalms for All Seasons #19E

Psalms of Grace #19c

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