The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#362

362. I Love the Lord, Who Heard My Cry

1 I love the Lord, who heard my cry
And pitied every groan.
Long as I live and troubles rise,
I’ll hasten to God's throne.

2 I love the Lord, who heard my cry
And chased my griefs away.
O let my heart no more despair
While I have breath to pray.

Text Information

• First Line: I love the Lord, who heard my cry
• Title: I Love the Lord, Who Heard My Cry
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 116:1-2

Tune Information

• Name: [I love the Lord, who heard my cry]
• Arranger: Richard Smallwood (1975)
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major
• Source: African-American spiritual
• Copyright: Arrangement © Richard Smallwood. All rights reserved. Used by permission.