By
the
rivers
of
Babylon,
We
sat
down
and
we
wept.
When
we
remembered
Zion,
Our
sorrow
filled
our
hearts.
[male vocals] BY
THE
RIVERS
OF
BABYLON
By
the
rivers
of
Babylon,
We
wept
and
remembered
Zion.
We
hung
our
harps
upon
the
willows,
Our
songs
were
lost
in
sorrow.
Our
captors
asked
us
for
a
song,
They
wanted
joy
while
we
were
grieving.
How
could
we
sing
the
songs
of
Zion
In
a
strange
land,
far
from
home?
How
shall
we
sing
the
Lord's
song
In
a
strange
land,
far
away?
O
Lord,
remember
Your
children,
Hear
our
hearts
as
we
pray.
Remember
Zion,
remember
us,
Keep
our
faith
alive
in
You.
Though
we
walk
through
tears
and
sorrow,
Though
we
walk
through
tears
and
sorrow,
Lord,
Your
word
will
see
us
through.
How
shall
we
sing
the
Lord's
song
When
our
hearts
are
filled
with
pain?
If
I
forget
thee,
O
Jerusalem,
May
I
never
sing
again.
Let
my
right
hand
lose
its
skill,
Let
my
tongue
fall
silent
too,
Let
my
tongue
fall
silent
too,
If
I
fail
to
remember
Zion
And
the
joy
I
found
in
You.
O
Lord,
remember
Jerusalem,
Remember
all
her
pain.
The
cries
of
those
who
saw
her
falling
Still
echo
through
the
land.
Babylon,
your
deeds
are
remembered,
Your
cruelty
will
not
remain
unseen.
These
are
words
of
ancient
sorrow,
A
cry
for
justice,
fierce
and
deep.
Since
death
has
no
date,
Consider
every
day
as
the
last
day
of
your
life.
Fear
God,
be
good,
and
respect
others,
For
we
know
not
when
we
must
depart.
Do
not
wait
to
show
your
kindness,
Do
not
let
your
love
grow
cold.
Life
is
passing
like
a
shadow;
Let
God's
goodness
fill
your
soul.
By
the
rivers
of
Babylon,
We
wept
and
remembered
Zion.
Lord,
teach
us
to
live
each
day,
And
walk
in
love
along
Your
way.
Remember
Zion,
remember
God,
Keep
us
faithful
on
the
road.
Teach
us
to
love,
teach
us
to
pray,
And
serve
You
faithfully
every
day.
By
the
rivers
of
Babylon…
We
remembered
Zion…
Lord,
teach
us
to
live…
Lord,
teach
us
to
love…