1 Come, children of Zion, and help us to sing
Loud anthems and praise to our Saviour and King;
Whose life once was given our souls to redeem,
And bring us to heaven to reign there with him

2 In regions of darkness, and sorrow and pains,
We all lay in ruin, in prison, and chains;
But Jesus has bought us with his precious blood,
The ransom provided to bring us to God,

3 O come to the Saviour and take up the cross,
Seek treasure in heaven, count all else but loss;
His mercy invites us, then let us comply--
O why should we linger when he is so nigh.

4 We'll fear not the dangers that lie in our way,
His arm will protect us by night and by day;
All this we must suffer, and patiently bear,
Till Jesus shall take us where sufferings are o'er.