How Long, O God, How Long?

How long, O God, how long? The ancient cry is ours

Author: Thomas H. Troeger (1991)
Published in 2 hymnals

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Author: Thomas H. Troeger

Thomas Troeger (1945-2022), professor of Christian communication at Yale Divinity school, was a well known preacher, poet, and musician. He was a fellow of Silliman College, held a B.A. from Yale University; B.D. Colgate Rochester Divinity School; S.T. D. Dickinson College, and was awarded an honorary D.D. from Virginia Theological Seminary. He was ordained in the Presbyterian Church in 1970 and the Episcopal Church in 1999, and remained dually aligned with both traditions. Troerger led conferences and lectures in worship and preaching throughout North America, as well as in Denmark, Holland, Australia, Japan, and Africa. He served as national chaplain to the American Guild of Organists, and for at least three years he hosted the Season of… Go to person page >

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First Line: How long, O God, how long? The ancient cry is ours
Title: How Long, O God, How Long?
Author: Thomas H. Troeger (1991)
Meter: 6.6.8.6
Place of Origin: United States
Language: English
Copyright: © 1991 Oxford University Press

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Chalice Hymnal #642

Community of Christ Sings #455

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