Glory to God ‎#64

64. I Long for Your Commandments (Psalm 119)

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Text Information

• First Line: I long for your commandments
• Title: I Long for Your Commandments (Psalm 119)
• Author: Jean Janzen (1991, alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.7.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119
• Topic: Christian Life; God's Covenant with Israel; Judgment; Justice; The Word; Wisdom
• Copyright: © 1991 Jean Janzen
• ONE LICENSE: 119ICW21

Tune Information

• Name: WOHL DENEN, DIE DA WANDELN
• Composer: Heinrich Schütz (1661)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.7.6
• Key: G Major

Text Information:

Although this paraphrase is based on only a small part of Psalm 119, it incorporates many of the synonyms that weave through this extended acrostic psalm celebrating God’s Law: commandments, judgments, words, teachings, wisdom, statutes, laws, precepts, understandings, ways.