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Psalm 126

Call To Worship
Return of Exiles: Joyful Singing
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French Leader: 1 Quand l’Éternel ramena les captifs de Sion,
Nous étions comme ceux qui font un rêve.

English Leader: 1 When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, 

it was like a dream! 

ALL: 2 We were filled with laughter, 

and we sang for joy. 

French Leader:  2 Alors on disait parmi les nations:
L’Éternel a fait pour eux de grandes choses!

English Leader:  2 And the other nations said, 

“What amazing things the Lord has done for them.” 

ALL: 3 Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy! 

4 Restore our fortunes, Lord, as streams renew the desert. 

French Leader: 5 Ceux qui sèment avec larmes 

Moissonneront avec chants d’allégresse.

English Leader: 5 Those who plant in tears 

will harvest with shouts of joy. 

ALL: 6 They weep as they go to plant their seed, 

but they sing as they return with the harvest.

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