When Zion's bondage God turn'd back

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When Zion's bondage God turned back

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1 When Zion's bondage God turned back,
as men that dreamed were we.
2 Then filled with laughter was our mouth,
our tongue with melody:
They 'mong the heathen said, The Lord
great things for them hath wrought.
3 The Lord hath done great things for us,
whence joy to us is brought.

4 As streams of water in the south,
our bondage, Lord, recall.
5 Who sow in tears, a reaping time
of joy enjoy they shall.
6 That man who, bearing precious seed,
in going forth doth mourn,
He doubtless, bringing back his sheaves,
rejoicing shall return.

Source: Foundations Psalter: 1650 Scottish Psalter #126

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First Line:	When Zion's bondage God turned back
Title:	When Zion's bondage God turn'd back
Meter:	8.6.8.6
Source:	Scottish Psalter, 1650
Language:	English
Copyright:	Public Domain

Psalm 126
(hymns)

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