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158. Father God, gentle Father God

Text Information
First Line: O Lord, you search me, you know me
Title: Father God, gentle Father God
Author: Gerard Markland
Refrain First Line: Father god, gentle Father God
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ;
Topic: Protection; The Journey of Life; Year A: Proper 11 (3 more...)
Copyright: © 1998 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
CCLI Number: 2957407
Tune Information
Name: [O Lord, you search me, you know me]
Composer: Gerard Markland, b. 1953
Key: G Major
Copyright: © 1998 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.



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