Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship (African American Edition) ‎#18c

18c. Psalm 116

I love the Lord; he heard my cry
And pitied ev'ry groan.
Long as I love, while troubles rise,
I'll hasten to his throne.

Text Information

• First Line: I love the Lord, he heard my cry
• Title: Psalm 116
• Paraphraser: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2025
• Scripture:
  Psalm 116:1-2
  ;
  Mark 14:26
• Topic: Lent; Holy Week: Thursday
• Notes: Psalm 116:1–2 paraphrased by Isaac Watts, from Psalms of David Imitated (1719), alt.

Tune Information

• Name: SMALLWOOD
• Composer: Richard Smallwood (1976)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Incipit: 34322 543
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Music ©1975 Century Oak/Richwood Music (admin. Trilogy Media Group).
• Notes: From the Union Temple Young Adult Choir album Give Us Peace (1976).