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Why so downcast, O my soul?

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Why so downcast, O my soul?
Why so downcast, O my soul?

My food has been tears, my soul thirsts for you.
Where can I go and meet with God?

Why so…

Lord, can you fo ... (continues)

Written by: Sam Hargreaves [Find texts by Sam Hargreaves] [Find tunes by Sam Hargreaves]

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Related Biblical passages:

  • Psalms - chapter 42 - verse(s) all

Theme(s) of this text:

  • Hope
  • Lament
  • Prayer
  • Brokenness

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