THOU shalt arise, and mercy have
Verse 1
THOU shalt arise, and mercy have The time to favour her is come, The time that Thou hast set.
Verse 2
For in her rubbish and her stones Thy servants pleasure take; Yea, they the very dust thereof Do favour for her sake.
Verse 3
So shall the heathen people fear The Lord's most holy name; And all the kings on earth shall dread Thy glory and Thy fame.
Verse 4
When Sion by the mighty Lord Built up again shall be, Then shall her gracious God appear In glorious majesty. 1641, a.
