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Text:Wait for the Lord (Psalm 27)
Author (refrain):Taizé Community
Tune:WAIT FOR THE LORD
Composer:Jacques Berthier
Media:Audio recording

90. Wait for the Lord (Psalm 27)

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First Line: Wait for the Lord, whose day is near
Title: Wait for the Lord (Psalm 27)
Author (refrain): Taizé Community (1984)
Meter: 8.8
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture:
Topic: Assurance; Jesus Christ: Advent
Copyright: © 1984 Les Presses de Taizé (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.); Responsive Reading © 1993 the Order of St. Benedict (admin. The Liturgical Press)
ONE LICENSE: 00172
Notes: Responsive refrain to reading of Psalm 27
Tune Information
Name: WAIT FOR THE LORD
Composer: Jacques Berthier (1984)
Meter: 8.8
Key: e minor
Copyright: © 1984 Les Presses de Taizé (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.)


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The refrain for this psalm, drawn from Psalm 27:14, comes from the ecumenical Community of Taizé in France and is most effective when sung in parts. With repeated singing, it can also be used by itself as a contemplative prayer and is especially appropriate in Advent.


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