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Hymnal Number
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Dm
About this Hymn
Lament is a consistent theme in the Psalms. "How Long, O Lord" gives voice to the yearning in our hearts for the Lord to come and make all things right. This hymn invites us to be steadfast in our hope, even as we cry out, "How long?" – Jordan Kauflin
Lyrics
Verse 1
O God, who hears our prayers, when will your kingdom come? With souls weighed down with cares, we call to you alone. Our path is dimmed by tears, our world cries out in pain, we long for heaven's peace; deliver us again.
Chorus
How long, O Lord, till you make things right? How long, O Lord, till our faith is sight? How long, O Lord, till your kingdom comes? Lord Jesus, come.
Verse 2
When will the sick be healed? When will our sadness end? When will your light reveal the beauty of your plan? When will our hatred cease? When will your justice reign? When will your enemies revere your holy name?
Verse 3
You surely know our grief, our sorrows you endured; your Spirit intercedes with groans too deep for words. Now make us sure in hope, steadfast until the end; we wait upon you, Lord, and trust your sov'reign hand.
O God, who hears our prayers, when will your kingdom come? With souls weighed down with cares, we call to you alone. Our path is dimmed by tears, our world cries out in pain, we long for heaven's peace; deliver us again.
Chorus
How long, O Lord, till you make things right? How long, O Lord, till our faith is sight? How long, O Lord, till your kingdom comes? Lord Jesus, come.
Verse 2
When will the sick be healed? When will our sadness end? When will your light reveal the beauty of your plan? When will our hatred cease? When will your justice reign? When will your enemies revere your holy name?
Verse 3
You surely know our grief, our sorrows you endured; your Spirit intercedes with groans too deep for words. Now make us sure in hope, steadfast until the end; we wait upon you, Lord, and trust your sov'reign hand.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Jordan Kauflin, Matt Merker, Laura Story © 2024 Getty Music Hymns and Songs / Getty Music Publishing / Jordan Kauflin Music / Laura's Stories And Songs / Matthew Merker Music (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)