715. When Jesus wept, the falling tear

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
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Rounds and Canons
Source: New England Psalm Singer, 1770
Tune Information
Name: WHEN JESUS WEPT
Composer: William Billings, 1746-1800
Meter: LM
Key: d minor



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