Author: Carl P. Daw Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #126A (2012) Meter: 9.8.9.8 D First Line: When God first brought us back from exile Lyrics: 1 When God first brought us back from exile,
we were as dazed as those who dream.
Then were our mouths brimming with laughter;
joy from our lips gushed like a stream.
The godless cried in envious wonder,
“Look what the Lord has done for them!”
Indeed our God has greatly blessed us;
rejoice and sing, Jerusalem!
2 Once more, O Lord, restore your people;
come with your saving help again,
as to the brook beds in the desert
you bring the sweet, reviving rain.
Let those who sow with tears and sighing
sing as they reap and joy proclaim:
may those who weep when seed is scattered
gather their sheaves and praise your name. Topics: Biblical Names and Places Negeb; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Church Year Advent; Church Year Lent; Daily Prayer Midday Prayer; Disciples / Calling; Freedom; God's Wonders; God's People (flock, sheep); Jesus Christ Mind of; Joy; Lament Community; Lament General; Patience; Rejoicing; Return from Exile; Salvation; Sorrow; Temptation And Trial; Victory; Year B, Advent, 3rd Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29; Year B, Thanksgiving Day, Canada, 2nd Monday in October; Year B, Thanksgiving Day, USA, 4th Thursday in November Scripture: Psalm 126 Languages: English Tune Title: WAYFARING STRANGER
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