10/21/2026
Consider praying Psalm 126 with us each day until the start of Advent. Pray Psalm 126 in various versions with us and let us know what you notice!
The version we are sharing today comes from the Church of England.
Refrain: The Lord has indeed done great things for us.
1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, ♦
then were we like those who dream.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter ♦
and our tongue with songs of joy.
3 Then said they among the nations, ♦
‘The Lord has done great things for them.’
4 The Lord has indeed done great things for us, ♦
and therefore we rejoiced.
5 Restore again our fortunes, O Lord, ♦
as the river beds of the desert.
6 Those who sow in tears ♦
shall reap with songs of joy.
7 Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed, ♦
will come back with shouts of joy,
bearing their sheaves with them.
Refrain: The Lord has indeed done great things for us.
Lord, as you send rain and flowers even to the wilderness,
renew us by your Holy Spirit,
help us to sow good seed in time of adversity and to live to rejoice in your good harvest of all creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Common Worship: Daily Prayer, material from which is included here, is copyright © The Archbishops' Council 2005 and published by Church House Publishing.
https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/common-worship/daily-prayer/psalter/psalm-126
