Glory to God ‎#651

651. I Waited Patiently for God (Psalm 40)

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Text Information

• First Line: I waited patiently for God
• Title: I Waited Patiently for God (Psalm 40)
• Author: The Iona Community (1993)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 40
• Topic: Mercy; Praise; Prayer; Sovereignty of God; Thanksgiving
• Copyright: © 1993 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.)

Tune Information

• Name: LEWIS-TOWN
• Composer: William Billings (1794)
• Arranger: Donald Busarow (1978, alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Key: g minor
• Copyright: Arr. © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship (admin. Augsburg Fortress)

Text Information:

Psalm 40 is generally understood to be in two parts, an opening section of thanksgiving and a concluding section of lament. This 20th-century paraphrase is based on the earlier portion, and the third stanza is a significant testimony to the importance of singing God’s praise.