A New Version of the Psalms
PSALM CXXVI.
Tate and Brady
When Sion's God her sons recall'd
From long captivity,
It seem'd at first a pleasing dream
Of what we wish'd to see.
2 But soon in an accustom'd mirth
We did our voice employ,
And sung our great Restorer's praise
In thankful hymns of joy.
Our heathen foes repining stood,
Yet were compell'd to own,
That great and wondrous was the work
Our God for us had done.
3 'Twas great, say they; 'twas wondrous great,
Much more should we confess;
The Lord has done great things, whereof
We reap the glad success.
4 To us bring back the remnant, Lord,
Of Israel's captive bands,
More welcome than refreshing show'rs
To parch'd and thirsty lands.
5 That we, whose work commenc'd in tears,
May see our labours thrive,
Till finish'd with success, to make
Our drooping hearts revive.
6 Though he despond that sows his grain,
Yet doubtless he shall come
To bind his full-ear'd sheaves, and bring
The joyful harvest home.
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Poetry of the Psalms
The "Poetry of the Psalms" is a collection of poems expressing the struggles, fears, anger, joy and love revealed in the Psalms of the Bible. They were written over hundreds of years by various authors, including Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, George Burgess, Charles Spurgeon, Abraham Coles, Augustus Toplady, Tate and Brady.
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