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[Safe in the hands of God who made me]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Christopher Norton Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 12343 22532 34565 Used With Text: Safe in the hands of God

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Safe in your hands, O God who made me

Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Safe in your hands, O God who made me, what can there be that I should fear? You are my light and my salvation; strong is your help when foes are near. 2 This I have prayed and will seek after, that I may walk with God each day; then will you give me your protection; no trouble shall my heart dismay. 3 God of my life, my help, my Saviour, father and mother now to me: come, shield me from the threat of evil, lift up my soul and set me free! 4 Teach me your way and lead me onwards, save me from those who do me wrong; give me the grace to wait with patience; help me to trust, hold firm, be strong. Topics: Children and Youth Psalms; God Shelter / Shield; God Images (Mother / Woman); God Images (Father); God Guardian / Help; Growth in Faith; Light; Metrical Psalms; Patience / Perseverance; Recessionals; Salvation Scripture: Psalm 27:9-17 Used With Tune: SAFE IN THE HANDS

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Safe in your hands, O God who made me

Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #14 (1997) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Lyrics: 1 Safe in your hands, O God who made me, what can there be that I should fear? You are my light and my salvation; strong is your help when foes are near. 2 This I have prayed and will seek after, that I may walk with God each day; then will you give me your protection; no trouble shall my heart dismay. 3 God of my life, my help, my Saviour, father and mother now to me: come, shield me from the threat of evil, lift up my soul and set me free! 4 Teach me your way and lead me onwards, save me from those who do me wrong; give me the grace to wait with patience; help me to trust, hold firm, be strong. Topics: Children and Youth Psalms; God Shelter / Shield; God Images (Mother / Woman); God Images (Father); God Guardian / Help; Growth in Faith; Light; Metrical Psalms; Patience / Perseverance; Recessionals; Salvation Scripture: Psalm 27:9-17 Languages: English Tune Title: SAFE IN THE HANDS

Safe in the hands of God

Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: Alleluia Aotearoa #117 (1999) First Line: Safe in the hands of God who made me Topics: Faith; Nature of God; Praise Scripture: Psalm 27 Languages: English Tune Title: [Safe in the hands of God who made me]
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Safe in Your Hands, O God, Who Made Me

Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: Voices United #753 (1996) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Lyrics: 1 Safe in your hands, O God, who made me, what can there be that I should fear? You are my light and my salvation, strong is your help when foes are near. 2 This I have prayed and will seek after, that I may walk with you each day; then will you give me your protection, no trouble shall my heart dismay. 3 God of my life, my help, my saviour, father and mother now to me: come, shield me from the threat of evil, lift up my soul and set me free! 4 Teach me your way and lead me onwards, save me from those who do me wrong; give me the grace to wait with patience, help me to trust, hold firm, be strong. Scripture: Psalm 27 Tune Title: SAFE IN THE HANDS

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Michael Perry

1942 - 1996 Author of "Safe in Your Hands, O God, Who Made Me" in Voices United Initially studying mathematics and physics at Dulwich College, Michael A. Perry (b. Beckenham, Kent, England, 1942; d. England, 1996) was headed for a career in the sciences. However, after one year of study in physics at the University of London, he transferred to Oak Hill College to study theology. He also studied at Ridley Hall, Cambridge, and received a M.Phil. from the University of Southhampton in 1973. Ordained a priest in the Church of England in 1966, Perry served the parish of St. Helen's in Liverpool as a youth worker and evangelist. From 1972 to 1981 he was the vicar of Bitterne in Southhampton and from 1981 to 1989, rector of Eversley in Hampshire and chaplain at the Police Staff College. He then became vicar of Tonbridge in Kent, where he remained until his death from a brain tumor in 1996. Perry published widely in the areas of Bible study and worship. He edited Jubilate publications such as Hymns far Today's Church (1982), Carols for Today (1986), Come Rejoice! (1989), and Psalms for Today (1990). Composer of the musical drama Coming Home (1987), he also wrote more than two hundred hymns and Bible versifications. Bert Polman

Christopher Norton

b. 1953 Composer of "SAFE IN THE HANDS" in Voices United
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