Joy Is the Center of His Will

From His tender love and mercy often did I stray

Author: Ralph Carmichael
Tune: [Sinners, whither will you wander] (Thompson)
Published in 1 hymnal

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Author: Ralph Carmichael

Ralph Carmichael was born May 27, 1927, in Quincy, Ill. to Rev. Richard and Adelle Carmichael. A graduate of Southern California Bible College (now Vanguard University), he became head of the school’s music department in his early 20s. His “Campus Christian Hour” that aired on KHJ-TV in Los Angeles, featuring his college band and singers with big band treatments of hymns and gospel songs, won an Emmy in 1951. Other early work involved serving as minister of music for Temple Baptist and Calvary Assembly churches, arranging and conducting musical scores for religious radio shows as well as for numerous sacred artists. Ralph’s musical talents have given us over 300 gospel songs, including such favorites as “The Savior Is Waiting,”… Go to person page >

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First Line:	From His tender love and mercy often did I stray
Title:	Joy Is the Center of His Will
Author:	Ralph Carmichael
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1976
Copyright:	© 1972 by Lexicon Music, Inc.