Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#376

376. When Jesus Wept

When Jesus wept the falling tear
In mercy flow'd beyond all bound,
When Jesus groan'd, a trembling fear
Seiz'd all the guilty world around.

Text Information

• First Line: When Jesus wept the falling tear
• Title: When Jesus Wept
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  John 11:35
  ;
  Luke 19:41-44
  ;
  Luke 23:6
  ;
  Mark 15:34
  ;
  Mark 15:37
  ;
  Matthew 27:46
  ;
  Matthew 27:50
• Topic: Devotions: Stations of the Cross; Mercy; Musical Style: Round/Canon; Rites of the Church: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Third Scrutiny (5th Sunday of Lent); Suffering of Christ; The Liturgical Year: Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); The Liturgical Year: Lent (Sundays and Weekdays)
• Source: The New England Psalm Singer 1770

Tune Information

• Name: WHEN JESUS WEPT
• Composer: William Billings, 1746-1800
• Key: d minor or modal