Thou, O Jehovah shalt endure

Verse 1

Thou, O Jehovah, shalt endure, Thy throne forever is the same; And to all generations sure Shall be Thy great memorial Name.

Verse 2

The time for Zion's help is near, The time appointed in thy love; O let Thy gracious aid appear, Look Thou in mercy from above.

Verse 3

O Lord, regard the prayer of those who love the walls of Zion well, Whose hearts are heavy for her woes, Who sad amid her ruins dwell.

Verse 4

Thy power and glory shall appear, And Zion's walls shall be restored; Then all the kings of earth shall fear And heathen nations serve the Lord.

Verse 5

The Lord has heard and answered prayer And saved His people in distress; This to the coming age declare, That they His holy Name may bless.

Verse 6

The Lord, exalted on His throne, Looked down from heaven with pitying eye to still the lowly captive's moan And save His people doomed to die.

Verse 7

All men in Zion shall declare His gracious Name with one accord, When kings and nations gather there To serve and worship God the Lord.