The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#130

130. When Zion's fortunes God restored

1 When Zion's fortunes God restored,
it was a dream come true.
Our mouths were then with laughter filled,
our tongues with songs anew.

2 The nations said, 'The LORD has done
great things for Israel.'
The Lord did mighty things for us,
and joy our hearts knew well.

3 Restore our fortunes, gracious Lord,
like streams in desert soil.
A joyful harvest will reward
the weeping sower's toil.

4 The man who, bearing seed to sow,
goes out with tears of grief,
will come again with songs of joy,
bearing his harvest sheaf.

Text Information

• First Line: When Zion's fortunes God restored
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Scripture:
  Psalm 126
• Topic: Creation: Harvest; God Through the Years: His Providence
• Source: Free Church of Scotland Psalmody Committee

Tune Information

• Name: CREDITON
• Composer: Thomas Clark, 1775-1859
• Meter: CM
• Key: C Major
• Source: A Second Set of Psalm Tunes c. 1807