146. When Jesus Wept

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
Title: When Jesus Wept
Author: William Billings (1770)
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Topic: The Christian Year: Holy Week; Compassion; Jesus Christ: Love of (7 more...)
Tune Information
Name: WHEN JESUS WEPT
Composer: William Billings
Meter: Irregular
Key: d minor
Source: The New England Psalm Singer 1770
Notes: Round



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