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Text:When I ask God to hear my cry
Author:Isaac Watts
Tune:CAMPERDOWN
Composer:Robert J. Powell

23. When I ask God to hear my cry

When I ask God to hear my cry,
the wicked fear and flee;
so swift is prayer to reach the sky,
so near is God to me.

In God, most holy, just and true,
I have reposed my trust;
nor will I dread what others do;
My fears are calmed and hushed.

Your solemn vows are with me, Lord,
and you receive my praise;
I'll sing, "How faithful is your word!
How righteous all your ways!"

Text Information
First Line: When I ask God to hear my cry
Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt. 2013)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2014
Scripture:
Source: Psalm 56, alt.
Tune Information
Name: CAMPERDOWN
Composer: Robert J. Powell (2013)
Meter: CM
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 2013 Darcey Press



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