Jerusalem (Psalm 137)

“Sing” they said.” Psalm 137:3

From the Album The Psalms

By the streams of Babylon
I sit and weep, Jerusalem
With my guitar hanging on the tree
Now they ask of me
To sing for my enemy

How can I sing of you
In this land, Jerusalem
How can I sing a song of praise
In your name
When it’s you they blame

May I never speak again
If I forget, Jerusalem
If I do not count you to be
My greatest joy
To your enemy

How can I sing of you
In this land, Jerusalem
How can I sing a song of praise
In your name
When it’s you they blame

Sons and daughters of Babel
I bless the one, Jerusalem
Who takes, who breaks their hatred down
Upon the ground
Of the chosen one

How can I sing of you
In this land, Jerusalem
How can I sing a song of praise
In your name
When it’s you they blame

Words and music by Larry Long
Copyright Larry Long 1998; renewed 2025 BMI

Adapted from Psalm 137

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