Refrain:
By the waters, the waters of Babylon,
we sat down and wept, and wept for Zion.
We remember, we remember, we remember Zion.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | By the waters, the waters of Babylon |
Title: | Psalm 137 (A Responsorial Setting) |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2012 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Atheism; Biblical Names and Places: Babylon; Biblical Names and Places: Edom(18 more...) |
Source: | Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Psalm text) |
Copyright: | Psalm text © 2006 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, admin. Augsburg Fortress Publishers |
Notes: | Responsorial refrain to reading of Psalm 137. Tone included for chanting. |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | BY THE WATERS |
Key: | b minor |
Source: | Traditional Jewish melody. |
Copyright: | Tone © 2011 Faith Alive Christian Resources |
Notes: | The refrain may be sung in canon. With each return of the refrain, sing more quietly. If vv. 7-9 are included as part of the lection, they may be chanted softly or whispered. The speaking of the psalm may be accompanied by soft humming of the melody. |