When the Lord turned captivity of Zion
We were like those who dreamed
And our mouths were filled with laughter
And our tongues with singing

Chorus:
And the Nation said, “The Lord has done great things for them”
The Lord has done great things for us
The Lord has done great things for us and we are glad
Oh yea, the Lord has done great things for them
The Lord has done great things for us
The Lord has done great things for us and we are glad

He who continually goes forth with weeping
Bearing the seed for sowing
Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing
Bearing his sheaves with him

(Chorus)

Those who sow in tears
Those who sow in tears
Those who sow in tears
Will reap with joy
Will reap with joy

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