Laetatus sum

Verse 1

I did in heart rejoice to hear the people's voice In offering so willingly: For let us up, say they, And in the Lord's house pray: Thus spake the folk with amity.

Verse 2

Our feet that wander'd wide shall in thy gates abide, O thou Jerusalem full fair; Which art so seemly set Much like a city neat, Whither the people do repair.

Verse 3

The tribes with one accord to give thanks to the Lord Are thither bent their way to take: So God before did tell That there his Israel their prayers should together make.

Verse 4

For there are thrones erect, and that for this respect, To set forth justice orderly: Which thrones right to maintain, To David's house remain, his folk to judge with equity.

Verse 5

To pray let us not cease for Jerusalem's peace: Thy friends God keep in amity; Peace be thy walls about; And prosper thee throughout thy palaces continually.

Verse 6

For my friends sake will I wish that prosperity May evermore abide in thee: God's house doth me allure Thy wealth for to procure as much as always lies in me.