Psalm 125:  From The Psalms: A New Translation © 1963 The Grail (England) published by HarperCollins. With the response for the 2nd Sunday of Advent Year C.  Recorded by Grace Buckley at St Leo’s, Glasgow.

 

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Response:  The Lord worked marvels for us. 
                       Indeed we were glad.

When the Lord freed Sion from its bondage,    

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it seemed a dream, it seemed a dream.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
songs upon our lips and in our hearts
- it seemed a dream.
                       The Lord worked marvels for us. 
                       Indeed we were glad.

Even heathen people said : What marvels
he does for them, he does for them.
Yes, indeed, what mighty marvels
has the Lord accomplished for us all
- it seemed a dream! 
                       The Lord worked marvels for us.               ps-125-gf-advent_0002
                       Indeed we were glad.

Free us, Lord, deliver us from bondage!
Oh set us free! Oh set us free!
Those who sow in tears will sing with joy
when harvest time has come
- will sing with joy.
                       The Lord worked marvels for us. 
                       Indeed we were glad.