674. I Call, O Lord, on You (Psalm 141)

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Text Information
First Line: I call, O Lord, on you
Title: I Call, O Lord, on You (Psalm 141)
Author: James Quinn, SJ (1994)
Meter: SM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture:
Topic: Celebrating Time; Evening; Lament (6 more...)
Copyright: © 1994 James Quinn, SJ (admin. in North America Selah Publishing Co., Inc.)
Tune Information
Name: ST. BRIDE
Composer: Samuel Howard (1762)
Meter: SM
Key: g minor


Text Information:

This paraphrase of Psalm 141 is held together by the simple dignity of its language rather than by rhyme. There is a surprising immediacy in this private prayer, offered at the end of a tiring and trying day and seeking strength to avoid saying things that are untrue or hurtful.


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