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Text:God is our strength and refuge
Author:Richard Bewes
Tune:DAMBUSTERS MARCH
Arranger:John Barnard
Composer:Eric Coates, 1886-1958

188. God is our strength and refuge

Text Information
First Line: God is our strength and refuge
Title: God is our strength and refuge
Author: Richard Bewes
Meter: 77 75 77 11
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture:
Topic: The Church of Jesus Christ: The Scriptures; Living the Christian Life: Comfort, Strength and Security
Copyright: © Richard Bewes/Jubilate Hymns
ONE LICENSE: 51527
Tune Information
Name: DAMBUSTERS MARCH
Composer: Eric Coates, 1886-1958
Arranger: John Barnard
Meter: 77 75 77 11
Key: D Major
Copyright: © 1954 Warner/Chappell Music Ltd.



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