New Hymn and Tune Book ‎#11c

11c. Lamenting the absence of the Spirit

Text Information

• First Line: O for a closer walk with God
• Title: Lamenting the absence of the Spirit
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1889
• Scripture:
  Galatians 4:15
  ;
  Genesis 5:21
  ;
  Genesis 8:11
  ;
  Hebrews 11:5
  ;
  Job 29:3
  ;
  Psalm 56:12
  ;
  Revelation 2:4
• Topic: Humiliation: Backslidings Lamented
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Author from index: Cowper; Hymn #869 in "A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in America" (1872)

Tune Information

• Name: BALERMA
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.