In convertendo. The people of God rejoice at their delivery from captivity. A gradual canticle.
1 When the Lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.
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Then was our mouth filled with gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.
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The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.
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Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.
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They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
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Going they went and wept, casting their seeds.
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But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.