In My Day of Fear

Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit

Author (refrain): John L. Bell
Tune: DISTANT OAKS
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Author (refrain): John L. Bell

John Bell (b. 1949) was born in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock in Ayrshire, intending to be a music teacher when he felt the call to the ministry. But in frustration with his classes, he did volunteer work in a deprived neighborhood in London for a time and also served for two years as an associate pastor at the English Reformed Church in Amsterdam. After graduating he worked for five years as a youth pastor for the Church of Scotland, serving a large region that included about 500 churches. He then took a similar position with the Iona Community, and with his colleague Graham Maule, began to broaden the youth ministry to focus on renewal of the church’s worship. His approach soon turned to composing songs within the identifiable traditi… Go to person page >

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First Line: Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit
Title: In My Day of Fear
Author (refrain): John L. Bell
Language: English
Refrain First Line: In my day of fear, I put my trust in you
Notes: Responsive refrain to chanting or reading of Psalm 56, tone included
Copyright: Refrain text © 1993 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community, Scotland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent; Psalm text © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.

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Christian Worship #56B

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