The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs

312

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.





May be sung as a canon.

WORDS: William Billings, 1770
MUSIC: As in New England Psalm Singer, 1770 William Billings, 1770
Scripture: John 11:35
Theme: Jesus Christ