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691. How Long, O Lord

Text Information
First Line: See how I pass my weary days
Title: How Long, O Lord
Author: Isaac Watts
Author (refrain): Seth Crissman (2014)
Refrain First Line: How long, O Lord, how long?
Meter: Irregular
Publication Date: 2020
Scripture: ;
Topic: Death; Doubt; Grief (3 more...)
Source: based on Psalm 13:1–4 and 30:8–10; The Psalms of David, 1719, alt.
Copyright: refrain © 2014 The Walking Roots Band
Tune Information
Name: LAMENT
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 55434 55555 53435
Key: e minor
Source: The Walking Roots Band (USA)
Copyright: © 2014 The Walking Roots Band



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