Moving markup objects

[Constantine Stade]

I have used Lilypond for several years, but have found it difficult to  
dig deeper into the notation to do things like moving non-staff items  
or predictably setting vertical staff spacing.
I am looking for a way to move a \markup symbol from above the first  
note of a phrase to directly above the clef itself.
Here's the code:

\version "2.12.3"

\score {  \relative c'' { c2^\markup \bold \larger \circle "I" c4 c  
b2. b4 a1 c2( d) c a4( b) c2( b) a2 r2 \bar"|." }

\addlyrics { Bles -- sed art Thou, O Lord, teach me Thy sta -- tutes. }
                }

My outcome is shown in photo #1.

Is there a way to move it to the position in photo #2 (notation made  
with Finale), or even another way to go about it altogether?

Thanks for your help!

Constantine