Since Thy departure from Olivet’s Mountain

Since Thy departure from Olivet’s Mountain

Why is Thy coming again so delayed?

Thru the long years we have longed for Thy coming;

Hast Thou not heard all the prayers that we’ve prayed?

Come Thou

come now;

Lord

for Thy coming we yearn;

All our desire is Thy promised returning

Oh

may Thou quickly return.

Beloved Lord

since the year Thou ascended

Everything here has been tasteless and dry;

Often in praying and often in watching

In every movement

for Thee

Lord

we sigh.

Scenes although lovely

yet when will we meet Thee?

Birds and the flowers fair beauty embrace;

All are delightsome

but none satisfy me

For I am longing for Thy loving face.

Lord

we’re impatient awaiting Thy coming

We do not know how much longer ’twill be;

From every sunrise to every bright sunset

Hope we each moment Thy coming to see.

Whene’er ’tis raining

or strong winds are blowing

Whene’er the moon shines

or rises the sea

We ever hope to discover Thy coming;

How disappointed when no sign of Thee!

If it were not for the bidding Thou gav’st us

We’d be discouraged

Thy service we’d shirk;

But Thou dost want us while waiting Thy coming

For Thee to live and in diligence work.

Oh Lord

remember the days have been lengthened

Since Thou hast promised ere going away;

We hope and hope and are endlessly hoping

That Thou wilt come. Canst Thou come e’en today?