  Words by Thomas Kelly, 1806. 1. On the mountain-top appearing, Lo! the sacred herald stands, Welcome news to Zion bearing— Zion long in hostile lands: Mourning captive! God Himself will loose thy bands. 2. Has thy night been long and mournful? Have thy friends unfaithful proved? Have thy foes been proud and scornful, By thy sighs and tears unmoved? Cease thy mourning! Zion still is well-beloved. 3. God, thy God, will now restore thee; God Himself appears thy Friend! All thy foes shall flee before thee— Here their boasts and triumphs end: Great deliverance Zion's King vouchsafes to send. Amen. |
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