Hymnal Number
570Resource Type:
Keys included:
C
About this Hymn
This setting of Isaac Watts's praraphrase of Psalm 116 was written by the brilliant Richard Smallwood and made globally famous by Whitney Houston and the Georgia Gospel Choir. The music and harmonies soulfully capture the deep cries of this lament, making it a powerful corporate expression. In seasons of sorrow or joy our cries do not fall on deaf ears. God bends down to hear us, attentive to every whisper of our hearts.
Lyrics
Verse
I love the Lord; he heard my cry and pitied ev'ry groan. Long as I live, when troubles rise, I'll hasten to his throne!
End
I'll hasten to his throne! I'll hasten to his throne! I'll hasten to his throne! I'll hasten to his throne!
I love the Lord; he heard my cry and pitied ev'ry groan. Long as I live, when troubles rise, I'll hasten to his throne!
End
I'll hasten to his throne! I'll hasten to his throne! I'll hasten to his throne! I'll hasten to his throne!
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Isaac Watts, alt. Richard Smallwood
Music: Richard Smallwood
© 1975 Century Oak Publishing Group / Rich-Wood Music (Conexion Media Group / www.trilogymediagroup.com)
Music: Richard Smallwood
© 1975 Century Oak Publishing Group / Rich-Wood Music (Conexion Media Group / www.trilogymediagroup.com)