RitualSong (2nd ed.) ‎#774

774. By the Waters of Babylon

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Canon:
By the waters, the waters of Babylon,
We sat down and wept, and wept for Zion.
We remember, we remember, we remember Zion.

Text Information

• First Line: By the waters, the waters of Babylon
• Title: By the Waters of Babylon
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2016
• Scripture:
  Psalm 137:1
• Topic: Lament

Tune Information

• Name: BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: b minor or modal
• Source: The Muses Delight, Philip Hayes, 1786
• Notes: Canon