When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion

Chorus

Sing O heavens and be joyful O earth, and break forth into singing, O mountains: For the Lord hath comforted his people and will have mercy upon his afflicted.

Verse 1

When the Lord turned again the captivity of Sion; Then were we like unto them that dream.

Verse 2

Then was our mouth filled with laughter: And our mouth with joy.

Verse 3

Then said they among the heathen: The Lord hath done great things for them.

Verse 4

Yea the Lord hath done great things for us already: Whereof we rejoice.

Verse 5

Turn our captivity, O Lord: As the rivers in the south.

Verse 6

They that sow in tears: shall reap in joy.

Verse 7

He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed: shall doubtless come again with joy and bring his sheaves with him.

Verse 8

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.