The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) 213. David the king was grieved and moved

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The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.)‎#213

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Text:	David the king was grieved and moved
Tune:	DAVID'S LAMENTATION
Composer:	Billings
Media:	MIDI file

213. David the king was grieved and moved

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David the king was grieved and moved,
He went to his chamber, his chamber, and wept;
And as he went he wept and said,
O my son! O my son!
Would to God I had died,
(Repeat previous line twice)
For thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!

Text Information
First Line:	David the king was grieved and moved
Title:	David the king was grieved and moved
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1854
Scripture:	2 Samuel 18:33
Notes:	Public Domain.