Let Zion and her sons rejoice

Let Zion and her sons rejoice

Author: Isaac Watts
Tune: BETHEL
Published in 138 hymnals

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Let Zion and her sons rejoice,
Behold the promised hour;
Her God hath heard her mourning voice,
And comes t' exalt his power.

Her dust and ruins that remain
Are precious in our eyes;
Those ruins shall be built again,
And all that dust shall rise.

The Lord will raise Jerusalem
And stand in glory there;
Nations shall bow before his name,
And kings attend with fear.

He sits a sovereign on his throne,
With pity in his eyes;
He hears the dying pris'ners' groan,
And sees their sighs arise.

He frees the souls condemned to death,
And when his saints complain,
It shan't be said, "That praying breath
Was ever spent in vain."

This shall be known when we are dead,
And left on long record;
That ages yet unborn may read,
And trust, and praise the Lord.



Source: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.222

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Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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First Line: Let Zion and her sons rejoice
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
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A Baptist Hymn Book, Designed Especially for the Regular Baptist Church and All Lovers of Truth #d439
A Choice Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of Christians #153Image
A Collection of Psalms and Hymns Suited to the Various Occasions of Public Worship #d186
A Collection of Psalms and Hymns: suited to the various occasions of public worship and private devotion #274Image
A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs: suited to the various occasions of public worship and private devotion, of the church of Christ (6th ed.) #274Image
A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Suited to the Various Occasions of Public Worship. 2nd ed. #d193
A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs: suited to the various occasions of public worship and private devotion of the church of Christ: with an appendix of German hymns #274Image
A Compilation of Genuine Church Music. 4th ed. #d165
A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs: from the best authors; designed for the use of conference meetings, private circles, and congregations (21st ed. with an appendix) #285Image
A Selection of Hymns, from Various Authors: adapted to Public Worship and Social Prayer Meetings #d214
A Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, from the Most Approved Authors ... of the Church of Christ #d178
A Selection of Spiritual Songs: with music for the Church and the Choir #930Image
Asaph: or, The Choir Book #d144
Book of Hymns and Tunes, comprising the psalms and hymns for the worship of God, approved by the general assembly of 1866, arranged with appropriate tunes... by authority of the assembly of 1873 #152aImage
Calvary Selection of Spiritual Songs with Music for the Church and the Choir #d486
Carmina Sanctorum, a selection of hymns and songs of praise with tunes #655Image
Carmina Sanctorum: a selection of hymns and songs of praise with tunes #655Image
Choral Harp for Sunday Schools #d84
Christian Psalmody, in Four Parts; containing Dr. Watt's Psalms Abridged; Dr. Watt's Hymns Abridged; Select Hymns from Other Authors; and Select Harmony: together with directions... (2nd. ed.) #WP102bImage
Christian Psalms and Hymns to Aid in Public and Private Devotion #d513
Christian's Duty, exhibited in a series of hymns: collected from various authors, designed for the worship of God, and for the edification of Christians, recommended to the serious..(4th ed. improved) #156Image
Church Hymn Book: consisting of newly composed hymns with the addition of hymns and psalms, from other authors, carefully adapted for the use of public worship, and many other occasions (1st ed.) #P.CII.IIImage
Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d580
Church Pastorals, hymns and tunes for public and social worship #591Image
Church Psalmist: or Psalms and Hymns Designed for the Public, Social, and Private Use of Evangelical Christians ... with Supplement. 53rd ed. #P102cImage
Church Psalmist: or psalms and hymns for the public, social and private use of evangelical Christians (5th ed.) #P102cImage
Church Psalmist: or, psalms and hymns, for the public, social and private use of Evangelical Christians. With Supplement. (50th ed.) #P102cImage
Church Psalmody: a Collection of Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Public Worship #P102fImage
Church Psalmody: a Collection of Psalms and Hymns adapted to public worship #P102.6Image
Church Psalmody: or, hymns for public worship, selected from Dr. Watts's Psalms and Hymns, and the Congregational Hymn Book #96Image
Conference Hymns : adapted to religious conferences, and meetings for prayer, to which is added a selection of the most favorite melodies in common use #T16Image
Conference Hymns : adapted to religious conferences, and meetings for prayer, to which is added a selection of the most favorite melodies in common use #147Image
Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #573Image
Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David: to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian church in general (Corr. and enl.) #CIIbImage
Evangelical Musick: or, The Sacred Minstrel and Sacred Harp United: consisting of a great variety of psalm and hymn tunes, set pieces, anthems, etc. (10th ed) #61bImage
Fulton Street Hymn Book, for the use of union prayer meetings, Sabbath schools and families #274Image
Harmonia Sacra, being a Compilation of Church Music. 10th ed #d184
Hymn and Tune Book for Use in Old School or Primitive Baptist Churches #346Image
Hymnal of the Presbyterian Church #101Image
Hymns and Songs for Social and Sabbath Worship #536Image
Hymns and Songs for Social and Sabbath Worship. (Rev. ed.) #536Image
Hymns and Songs of Praise for Public and Social Worship #1109Image
Hymns and Spiritual Songs, selected from Several Approved Authors, Recommended by the Baptist General Committee of Virginia #d106
Hymns for Family Worship, with Prayers for Every Day in the Week (2nd ed.) #126Image
Hymns for Family Worship with Prayers for Every Day in the Week, Selected from Various Authors #125Image
Hymns for Social Worship: selected from Watts, Doddridge, Newton, Cowper, Steele and others #357Image
Laudes Domini: a selection of spiritual songs ancient and modern #1056Image
Laudes Domini: a selection of spiritual songs, ancient and modern for use in the prayer-meeting #513Image
Laudes Domini: a selection of spiritual songs ancient & modern (Abr. ed.) #549Image
Manual of Christian Psalmody: a collection of psalms and hymns for public worship #P102fImage
Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes #478Image
Melodies of the Church: a collection of psalms and hymns adapted to publick and social worship, seasons of revival, monthly concerts of prayer, and various similar occasions... #d549
Parish Psalmody #d401
Parish Psalmody #d413
Plymouth Collection of Hymns and Tunes; for the use of Christian Congregations #190Image
Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Public Worship, and Approved by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America #P102bImage
Psalms and Hymns, Adapted to Public Worship: and approved by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America: the latter being arranged according to subjects... #P102.2Image
Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship #d437
Psalms and Hymns: adapted to social, private and public worship in the Cumberland Presbyterian Chruch #P102fImage
Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship in the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. #d451
Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs: a manual of worship for the church of Christ #169Image
Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #P102.4Image
Psalms and Hymns for Public worship, Containing All the Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ... #d476
Psalms and Hymns, for the Use of the German Reformed Church, in the United States of America. (2nd ed.) #P102bImage
Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.222Text
Psalms Carefully Suited to the Christian Worship in the United States of America: being an improvement of the old version of the Psalms of David #102bImage
Sacred lyrics, or Select hymns: particularly adapted to revivals of religion, and intended as a supplement to Watts. #237Image
Sacred Poetry: consisting of psalms and hymns, adapted to Christian devotion, in public and private, selected from the best authors, with variations and additions #CIIaImage
Sacred Poetry: Consisting of Psalms and Hymns, adapted to Christian Devotion, in Publick and Private. New Ed. #d259
Sacred poetry: consisting of psalms and hymns adapted to Christian devotion in publick & private. New ed. #d260
Social Hymns, and Spiritual Songs: adapted to private and public worship, selected from various authors #274Image
Song Service, No.2 #d22
Songs for the New Life #d348
Songs for the Sanctuary, or Hymns and Tunes for Christian Worship #ad590
Songs for the Sanctuary: or hymns and tunes for Christian worship #1175Image
Songs for the Sanctuary: or hymns and tunes for Christian Worship #1175Image
Songs for the Sanctuary: or hymns and tunes for Christian Worship #1175Image
Songs for the Sanctuary; or Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Baptist Ed.) #1175Image
Songs for the Sanctuary; or, Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Words only) #1175Image
Songs for the Service of Prayer #324Image
Songs of Zion: a manual of the best and most popular hymns and tunes, for social and private devotion #165Image
Songs of Zion Enlarged: a manual of the best and most popular hymns and tunes, for social and private devotion #305Image
Spiritual Songs for Social Worship: adapted to the use of families and private circles in seasons of revival, to missionary meetings, to the monthly concert, and to other occasions... (3rd ed.) #309Image
Spiritual Songs for Social Worship: adapted to the use of families and private circles in seasons of rivival, to missionary meetings, to the monthly concert, and to other occasions of special interest #309Image
Spiritual Songs for Social Worship: adapted to the use of families and private circles, to missinary meetings, to monthly concert, and to other occasions of special interest.(Rev. and Enl. Ed.) #309Image
The African Methodist Episcopal Hymn and Tune Book: adapted to the doctirnes and usages of the church (6th ed.) #717Image
The Baptist Harp: a new collection of hymns for the closet, the family, social worship, and revivals #349Image
The Baptist Hymn and Tune Book: being "The Plymouth Collection" enlarged and adapted to the use of Baptist churches #190Image
The Baptist Hymn Book: comprising a large and choice collection of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, adapted to the faith and order of the Old School, or Primitive Baptists (2nd stereotype Ed.) #855Image
The Baptist Hymn Book, in Two Parts #d319
The Baptist Praise Book #825Image
The Baptist Psalmody: a selection of hymns for the worship of God #979Image
The Canadian Baptist Hymn Book #571Image
The Chapel hymn book, with tunes: for the worship of God #614Image
The Choice: in two parts. Part I containing psalms and hymns, Part II, containing spiritual songs. Designed for public and private worship #H431
The Choice: in two parts; Part I, containing Psalms and hymns, Part II, containing spiritual songs; designed for public and private worship (6th ed.) #H431Image
The Choir: or, Union collection of church music. Consisting of a great variety of psalm and hymn tunes, anthems, &c. original and selected. Including many beautiful subjects from the works.. (2nd ed.) #109aImage
The Choralist #d191
The Christian Hymn Book #d354
The Christian Hymn Book. 7th ed. #d358
The Christian Hymn Book: a compilation of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, original and selected (Rev. and enl.) #594Image
The Christian Psalmist: being a collection of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs compiled from the most approved authors, and designed as a standard hymn book for public and social worship #P102eImage
The Christian Psalmist; or, Watts' Psalms and Hymns: with copious selections from other sources; the whole carefully revised and arranged, with directions for musical expression #P102bImage
The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns: collected from various authors, designed for the worship of God, and for the edification of Christians (1st Ed.) #CLVITextImage
The Christian's Duty: exhibited in a series of hymns collected from various authors designed for the worship of God, and for the edification of Christians (2nd ed.) #CLVIImage
The Church of God Selection of Spiritual Songs for the Church and Choir #d482
The Church Praise Book: a selection of hymns and tunes for Christian worship #589Image
The Columbian Repository: or, Sacred Harmony: selected from European and American authors with many new tunes not before published #237Image
The Harmonia Sacra. 14th ed. #d180
The Millennial Harp #d118
The Millennial Harp #d229
The People's Praise Book or Carmina Sanctorum #d331
The Psalmist: a new collection of hymns for the use of Baptist churches; with a supplement #895Image
The Psalmist: a New Collection of Hymns for the Use of the Baptist Churches #895Image
The Psalmody: a collection of hymns for public and social worship #824Image
The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #512Image
The Psalms and Hymns, with the Catechism, Confession of Faith, and Liturgy, of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America #P102bImage
The Psalms and Hymns: with the catechism, confession of faith and liturgy of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America #P102bImage
The Psalms and Hymns, with the Doctrinal Standards and Liturgy of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in North America #P102.IIImage
The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D.: to which are added select hymns, from other authors; and directions for musical expression (New ed.) #102bImage
The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament. #181aTextImage
The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship #CIIbImage
The Psalms of David: with hymns and spiritual songs: also, the catechism, confession of faith, and liturgy of the Reformed Church in the Netherlands #102.IIImage
The Reformed Methodist Pocket Hymnal: Revised: collected from various authors. Designed for the worship of God in all Christian churches. #II.27Image
The Sabbath Hymn and Tune Book, for the Service of Song in the House of the Lord #72cImage
The Sabbath Hymn Book. Baptist ed. #d564
The Sacred Lyre #d40
The Sanctus #d135
The Service of Song for Baptist Churches #d305
The Service of Song for Baptist Churches #d471
The Songs of Zion: or, The Christian's New Hymn Book, for the Use of the Methodists #d113
The Songs of Zion: or, the Christian's New Hymn Book, for the Use of the Methodists. 2nd ed. #d112
The Thanksgiving #d122
The Vestry Singing Book: being a selection of the most popular and approved tunes and hymns now extant, designed for social and religious meetings, family devotion, singing schools, etc. #129aImage
The Virginia Selection of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs: from the most approved authors; adapted to the various occasions of public and social meetings (New Ed. Enl. and Imp.) #183Image
Virginia Selection of Psalms #d270
Waters' Choral Harp: a new and superior collection of choice hymns and tunes, mostly new, written and composed for Sunday schools, missionary, revival, and social meetings, and for church worship #145cImage
Worship in Song: a selection of hymns and tunes for the Service of the Sanctuary #670Image
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