"When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dreamed.... Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams of the south. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy" (Psalm 126:1-5). "We all do fade as a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. And there is none that stirreth up himself to take hold of Thee" (Isaiah 64:6,7).
By Christ alone we are redeemed:
When we discovered this,
We surely were like those who dreamed,
And laughed with heaven's bliss!
How quickly is our first love faded
And shriveled as a leaf,
Becoming like this world jaded,
So cold in unbelief!
Lord, turn us as the streams again,
And stir our hearts anew!
Revive us, Lord, for only then,
Shall we take hold of You!
Then stir us, Lord, with love to weep
And sow Your precious Word,
To win the souls that we may reap,
As streams of life are stirred.
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