Glory to God ‎#355

355. O Hear Our Cry, O Lord (Psalm 80)

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Text Information

• First Line: O hear our cry, O Lord
• Title: O Hear Our Cry, O Lord (Psalm 80)
• Author: Fred R. Anderson (1986)
• Refrain First Line: O come; Lord, come
• Meter: SM with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 80
  ;
  Numbers 6:25
  ;
  2 Kings 17:1-6
• Topic: Christ's Return and Judgment; Guidance; Jesus Christ: Advent; Mercy; Salvation
• Copyright: © 1986 Fred R. Anderson

Tune Information

• Name: VINEYARD HAVEN
• Composer: Richard Wayne Dirksen (1974)
• Meter: SM with refrain
• Key: c minor
• Copyright: © 1974, ren. Harold Flammer Music (a div. of Shawnee Press, Inc.)
• Notes: Guitar chords do not correspond with keyboard harmony.

Text Information:

The use of a refrain in this paraphrase of Psalm 80 effectively represents both the structure and the spirit of the original prayer for the restoration of God’s favor. Even in the midst of feeling cut off from God, there remains a sense of confidence in God’s unfailing mercy.