The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#P126a

P126a. When Zion's bondage God turned back

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 The man who, bearing precious seed,
in going forth doth mourn,
he doubtless, bringing back his sheaves,
rejoicing shall return.

Text Information

• First Line: When Zion's bondage God turned back
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Scripture:
  Psalm 126

Tune Information

• Name: ABBEY
• Harmonizer: David Evans, 1874-1948
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615