779. How Long, O God, Will My Prayers Be in Vain?
Text Information |
First Line: |
How long, O God, will my prayers be in vain? |
Title: |
How Long, O God, Will My Prayers Be in Vain? |
Author: |
Barbara Hamm (2009) |
Meter: |
10.10.10.10 |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Grief; Healing; Lament |
Copyright: |
© 2009 Hope Publishing Company |
ONE LICENSE: |
97162 |
Tune Information |
Name: |
LAND OF MERCY |
Composer: |
Barbara Hamm (2009) |
Meter: |
10.10.10.10 |
Key: |
f minor |
Copyright: |
© 2009 Hope Publishing Company |
Text Information:This text does not paraphrase any specific psalm, but it adopts the vocabulary and the structure of many psalms. The first two stanzas begin with a sense of abandonment and despair, which is countered by remembrance of God’s nature. This memory leads to a final stanza of praise.