Text:David the King Was Grieved and Moved
Tune:DAVID'S LAMENTATION
Composer:William Billings

173. David the King Was Grieved and Moved

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,
Would to God I had died,
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
Publication Date: 1996
Scripture:
Topic: King David; Repentance; Shaped Note Hymn (2 more...)
Source: Sacred Harp, 1991 edition
Tune Information
Name: DAVID'S LAMENTATION
Composer: William Billings (about 1800)
Key: a♭ minor



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