812. O Save Me, God, and Hear My Cry (Psalm 54)

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Text Information
First Line: O save me, God, and hear my cry
Title: O Save Me, God, and Hear My Cry (Psalm 54)
Author: Michael Morgan (1995)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture:
Topic: Discipleship; Grace; Hope (4 more...)
Copyright: © 2010 Michael Morgan (admin. Congregational Ministries Publishing, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.))
Tune Information
Name: DETROIT
Harmonizer: Margaret W. Mealy (1985)
Meter: CM
Key: d minor
Source: Supplement to Kentucky Harmony, 1820
Copyright: Harm. © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc.


Text Information:

The three stanzas of this paraphrase nicely condense all seven verses of Psalm 54 and trace its movement from an appeal for help, through a statement of hope amid adversity, to a vow of thanksgiving. The words are set to an early American shape note tune that gives them urgency.


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