When Zion in Her Low Estate

Verse 1

When Zion in her low estate Was brought from bondage by the Lord, In ecstasy we sang for joy, By grace and wondrous love restored.

Verse 2

The Lord, in greatly blessing us, Before the world His power displays; Yea, great things God has done for us, And filled our hearts with joy and praise.

Verse 3

O Lord, refresh us by Thy grace, Revive and quicken all our powers, As failing streams are made to flow, Replenished by abundant showers.

Verse 4

The sower, bearing precious seed, May weep as in his toil he grieves, But he shall come again with joy In harvest time with golden sheaves.