Voices United ‎#146

146. When Jesus Wept

When Jesus wept, the falling tear
in mercy flowed beyond all bound;
when Jesus groaned, a trembling fear
seized all the guilty world around.

Text Information

• First Line: When Jesus wept, the falling tear
• Title: When Jesus Wept
• Author: William Billings (1770)
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: The Christian Year: Holy Week; Compassion; Jesus Christ: Love of; Rounds; Sorrow; Lent 5: Year A; Palm/Passion Sunday: Year A; Good Friday: Year A; All Saints: Year B; Palm/Passion Sunday: Year C

Tune Information

• Name: WHEN JESUS WEPT
• Composer: William Billings
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: d minor
• Source: The New England Psalm Singer 1770
• Notes: Round