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44a. Psalm 63: My Soul Is Thirsting

Text Information
First Line: O God, you are my God, for you I long
Title: Psalm 63: My Soul Is Thirsting
Versifier: The Grail
Refrain First Line: My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord
Language: English
Publication Date: 2004
Scripture:
Topic: Eucharist; Funeral; Pastoral Care of the Sick (1 more...)
Source: New American Bible; Antiphon I Lectionary for Mass
Copyright: © 1963, The Grail, GIA Publications, Inc. agent; Refrain trans. from "Lectionary for Mass" © 1969, 1981, 1997 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation
Tune Information
Name: [My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord]
Composer (Antiphon): Richard Proulx
Composer (Gelineau Tone): Joseph Gelineau, SJ
Composer (Psalm tone): Richard Proulx
Key: F Major
Copyright: © 1975, 1979, 1986, GIA Publications, Inc.; © 1963, The Grail, GIA Publications, Inc. agent



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