651. I Waited Patiently for God (Psalm 40)
Text Information |
First Line: |
I waited patiently for God |
Title: |
I Waited Patiently for God (Psalm 40) |
Author: |
The Iona Community (1993) |
Meter: |
CM |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Mercy; Praise; Prayer; Sovereignty of God; Thanksgiving (2 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 1993 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) |
Tune Information |
Name: |
LEWIS-TOWN |
Composer: |
William Billings (1794) |
Arranger: |
Donald Busarow (1978, alt.) |
Meter: |
CM |
Key: |
g minor |
Copyright: |
Arr. © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship (admin. Augsburg Fortress) |
Text Information:Psalm 40 is generally understood to be in two parts, an opening section of thanksgiving and a concluding section of lament. This 20th-century paraphrase is based on the earlier portion, and the third stanza is a significant testimony to the importance of singing God’s praise.