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By flowing waters of Babylon

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1 By flowing waters of Babylon
we hung our harps on the willows:
how shall we sing our Jehovah's song
in a foreign land, far away?

2 They who oppress us and mock our grief
tell us ... (continues)

Written by: Michael Perry [Find texts by Michael Perry] [Find tunes by Michael Perry]

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Related Biblical passages:

  • Psalms - chapter 137PP - verse(s) 01-6

Theme(s) of this text:

  • Alienation
  • Jerusalem, city, Bible
  • Oppression

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