The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) ‎#213

213. David the king was grieved and moved

1.
David the king was grieved and moved,
He went to his chamber, his chamber, and wept;
And as he went he wept and said,
O my son! O my son!
Would to God I had died,
(Repeat previous line twice)
For thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!

Text Information

• First Line: David the king was grieved and moved
• Title: David the king was grieved and moved
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1854
• Scripture:
  2 Samuel 18:33

Tune Information

• Name: DAVID'S LAMENTATION
• Composer: Billings