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Text:God is our refuge and our strength
Tune:MATERNA
Composer:Samuel A Ward 1847-1903

46a. God is our refuge and our strength

Text Information
First Line: God is our refuge and our strength
Meter: CMD
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture:
Topic: Approaching God: Creator and Sustainer; The Christian Life: Assurance and Hope; Disaster / Loss of life
Source: The Psalter 1912, alt.
Copyright: Alt. © Praise Trust
Notes: Alternate tune: ST MATTHEW, 62
Tune Information
Name: MATERNA
Composer: Samuel A Ward 1847-1903
Meter: CMD
Key: C Major



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