VERSE 1:
When The Lord restored
The fortunes of Zion
We were like those who dream
Those who dream
Then they said among the nations
The Lord has done great things for them
The Lord has done great things

CHORUS:
He restores
He restores
Beauty for ashes
He restores

VERSE 2:
Then our mouth was filled
Filled with laughter
And our tongue rang out with shouts of joy
Then they said among the nations
The Lord has done great things for them
The Lord has done great things

CHORUS:
He restores
He restores
Beauty for ashes
Tears into joy
He restores
He restores
Beauty for ashes
He restores

BRIDGE:
O Lord, restore our fortunes,
Like streams in the desert
Those who sow in tears
Will reap with shouts of joy

CHORUS:
He restores
He restores
Beauty for ashes
Tears into joy
He restores
He restores
Beauty for ashes
He restores

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When the Lord restored
The fortunes of Zion
We were like those who dream
Those who dream