The Minstrel of Zion ‎#163

163. Zion comforted

1 Zion, dreary and in anguish,
Mid the desert hast thou stray'd?
O, thou weary, cease to languish,
Jesus shalt lift up thy head.
Still lamenting and bemoaning,
Mid thy follies and thy woes,
Soon repenting, and returning,
All thy solitude shall close.

2 Though benighted and forsaken,
Though afflicted and distress'd;
His almighty arm shall waken,
Zion's King shall give thee rest:
Cease thy sadness, unbelieving;
Soon his glory shalt thou see!
Joy and gladness, and thanksgiving,
And the voice of melody.

Text Information

• First Line: Zion, dreary and in anguish
• Title: Zion comforted
• Publication Date: 1845
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ZION COMFORTED
• Meter: P. M.*
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain. *Select Melodies, Hymns 30, 145, 180, 181, 204, and 215.