1
When as the Lord return’d again
Sion’s captivity:
at that time unto them that dream
compared might we be.
2
Then was our mouth with laughter fill’d,
with singing then our tongue:
the Lord hath done great things for them
said they th’ heathen among.
3
The Lord hath done great things for us,
whereof we joyful be.
4
As streams in south, do thou, O Lord,
turn our captivity.
5
Who sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6
Who do go forth and mourn,
bearing choice seed, shall sure with joy
bringing their sheaves return.
