Zion, dreary and in anguish

Verse 1

Zion, dreary and in anguish, In the desert hast thou strayed? Oh, thou weary, cease to languish, Jesus shall lift up thy head.

Verse 2

Still lamenting and bemoaning, 'Mid thy follies and thy woes, Soon repenting, and returning, All thy solitude shall close.

Verse 3

Though benighted and forsaken, Though afflicted and oppressed, His Almighty arm shall waken, Zion's King shall give thee rest.

Verse 4

Cease thy sadness, unbelieving, Soon his glory shalt thou see, Joy and gladness and thanksgiving, And the voice of melody.