Singing the Living Tradition ‎#279

279. By the Waters of Babylon

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

Text Information

• First Line: By the waters, the waters of Babylon
• Title: By the Waters of Babylon
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Scripture:
  Psalm 137
• Topic: Jewish and Christian Teachings: Psalms; Prayer and Meditation; Sorrow

Tune Information

• Name: BILLINGS
• Composer: William Billings, 1746-1800
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: b minor or modal
• Notes: Canon