90. Wait for the Lord (Psalm 27)
Text Information |
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: |
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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.) |
Text Information: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.