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Urgency\u003cbr\u003e         10. Authentic\u003cbr\u003e         11. Exhortation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Focus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47775590383837,"sku":"9781527111646","price":115.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/4995\/6829\/files\/9781527111646.jpg?v=1775813423"},{"product_id":"redemption-song-a-primer-on-singing-for-the-people-of-god","title":"Redemption Song: A Primer on Singing for the People of God","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience True Worship: A Fresh Look at Singing God’s Praise \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from the ancient Song of Moses, this transformative guide takes you on a journey to discover the heart of authentic Christian worship. 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