Long have we sought eternal life
Years have we waited in sin and strife;
In darkness groped
sad misery’s mate
How long? how long must we wait?
How long? how long must we wait?
How long? how long must we wait?
The laborers still are few;
Our Lord has need of you
How long? how long must we wait?
You know the love of God manifold
Ages have brought you their grace untold;
Peace and a hope
no fear of fate.
How long? how long must we wait?
The agèd faint and long for the Friend
Dark shadows gathering bring the end;
Fades now the light
’tis growing late.
How long? how long must we wait?