Verse 1 In Babylon shadows, God’s people wait, Seventy years under a heavy weight, But the Lord stirs hearts in a foreign land, A king named Cyrus lifts up His command. “Go rebuild the temple, let worship rise,” A promise fulfilled before their eyes. Chorus Return, return, to the holy ground, Where mercy and covenant still are found, The altar burns where the lost come home, No longer strangers, no longer alone, Ezra leads with a faithful hand— Restoring the Word in a broken land. Verse 2 The gold and silver carried with care, Priests and builders gather in prayer, Foundation laid with praise and tears, Mixed with joy and ancient fears. Opposition rises, voices oppose, But God sustains what He chose. Chorus Return, return, to the holy ground, Where mercy and covenant still are found, The altar burns where the lost come home, No longer strangers, no longer alone, Ezra leads with a faithful hand— Restoring the Word in a broken land. Verse 3 Years go by, the temple stands tall, But hearts still wander, still can fall, Ezra arrives with the Law in his hand, Teaching God’s truth across the land. Calling the people back to the light, To walk in covenant, pure and right. Bridge Not by strength, not by might alone, But by His grace, He brings them home, From exile chains to mercy’s door, God rebuilds forevermore. Final Chorus Return, return, to the holy ground, Where mercy and covenant still are found, The Word restored, the people made new, A faithful God brings them through, Ezra proclaims with a faithful hand— God restores His promised land.
