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| Text: | By the Waters of Babylon |
| Tune: | BILLINGS |
| Composer: | William Billings, 1746-1800 |
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: | |
| 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 |
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