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Text:I Love the Lord
Versifier:Isaac Watts
Tune:I LOVE THE LORD
Arranger:Richard Smallwood

3142. 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
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: Affliction and Tribulation; Breath; Comforter (8 more...)
Tune Information
Name: I LOVE THE LORD
Arranger: Richard Smallwood
Meter: CM
Key: C Major
Copyright: Arr. © Century Oak Publishing Group/Richwood Music, admin. by Conexion Music Group, inc.



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