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Text:I Love the Lord
Versifier:Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Tune:[I love the Lord; he heard my cry]
Harmonizer:Richard Smallwood, b. 1948
Media:MIDI file

227. I Love the Lord

1
I love the Lord; he heard my cry
and pitied every groan.
Long as I live and troubles rise,
I’ll hasten to his throne.

2
I love the Lord; he heard my cry
and chased my grief away.
O let my heart no more despair
while I have breath to pray.

Text Information
First Line: I love the Lord; he heard my cry
Title: I Love the Lord
Versifier: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Language: English
Publication Date: 2002
Scripture:
Topic: Thanksgving and Offering
Tune Information
Name: [I love the Lord; he heard my cry]
Harmonizer: Richard Smallwood, b. 1948
Key: C Major
Source: African-American spiritual
Copyright: Harm. © 1975, Century Oak Publishing Group/Richwood Music, admin. Copyright Management Services, Inc.



Media
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