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Psalm
126
[Recommended tunes: St Matthew, Abbey, St Leonard]
A
Song of degrees.
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1When Sion's bondage God turn'd back,
as men that dream'd were we.
2Then fill'd with laughter was our mouth,
our tongue with melody:
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They
'mong the heathen said, The Lord
great things for them hath wrought.
3The Lord hath done great things for us,
whence joy to us is brought.
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4As streams of water in the south,
our bondage, Lord, recall.
5Who sow in tears, a reaping time
of joy enjoy they shall.
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6That man who, bearing precious seed,
in going forth doth mourn,
He
doubtless, bringing back his sheaves,
rejoicing shall return.
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