1 Agradual Canticle. When our Lord turned the captivity of Sion: we were made as men comforted.
1 Agradual Canticle. When our Lord turned the captivity of Sion: we were made as men comforted.
2 Then was our mouth replenished with joy: and our tongue with exultation. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: Our Lord hath done magnifically with them.
2 Then was our mouth replenished with joy: and our tongue with exultation. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: Our Lord hath done magnifically with them.
3 Our Lord hath done magnifically with us: we are made joyful.
3 Our Lord hath done magnifically with us: we are made joyful.
4 Turn our captivity, o Lord, as a torrent in the South.
4 Turn our captivity, o Lord, as a torrent in the South.
5 They that sow in tears, shall reap in joyfulness.
5 They that sow in tears, shall reap in joyfulness.
6 Going they went and wept, casting their seeds. But coming they shall come with exultation, carrying their sheaves.
6 Going they went and wept, casting their seeds. But coming they shall come with exultation, carrying their sheaves.