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Text:LORD, Listen to My Righteous Plea
Author:Helen Otte
Tune:ROSALIE MCMILLIAN
Composer:James Ward

17C. LORD, Listen to My Righteous Plea

Text Information
First Line: LORD, listen to my righteous plea
Title: LORD, Listen to My Righteous Plea
Author: Helen Otte
Meter: 8.8.4.D.
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture:
Topic: Church Year: Lent; Daily Prayer: Night Prayer; Enemies (16 more...)
Copyright: © 1987 Faith Alive Christian Resources
Notes: These two stanzas may be used as a frame for the reading of the psalm or a portion of the psalm.
Tune Information
Name: ROSALIE MCMILLIAN
Composer: James Ward
Meter: 8.8.4.D.
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 1987 Music A. D.



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