812. O Save Me, God, and Hear My Cry (Psalm 54)
Text Information |
First Line: |
O save me, God, and hear my cry |
Title: |
O Save Me, God, and Hear My Cry (Psalm 54) |
Author: |
Michael Morgan (1995) |
Meter: |
CM |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Discipleship; Grace; Hope; Lament; Living and Dying in Christ; Prayer; Thanksgiving (4 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 2010 Michael Morgan (admin. Congregational Ministries Publishing, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)) |
CCLI Number: |
7218734 |
Tune Information |
Name: |
DETROIT |
Harmonizer: |
Margaret W. Mealy (1985) |
Meter: |
CM |
Key: |
d minor |
Source: |
Supplement to Kentucky Harmony, 1820 |
Copyright: |
Harm. © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc. |
Text Information:The three stanzas of this paraphrase nicely condense all seven verses of Psalm 54 and trace its movement from an appeal for help, through a statement of hope amid adversity, to a vow of thanksgiving. The words are set to an early American shape note tune that gives them urgency.