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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
D
About this Hymn
Lament is a recurring theme in the Psalms, and this hymn from Stuart Townend gives voice to the deep yearning in our hearts for God to come and make all things right. Drawing from the cry of the psalmist, it expresses our sorrow and longing, while also urging us to remain steadfast in our hope. Even as we cry out "How long?," we are called to trust in God's perfect timing, knowing that he will ultimately bring justice, healing, and peace.
"But I know a day is coming when the deaf will hear his voice, when the blind will see their Savior, and the lame will leap for joy. When the widow finds a Husband who will always love his bride, and the orphan finds a Father who will never leave her side."
"But I know a day is coming when the deaf will hear his voice, when the blind will see their Savior, and the lame will leap for joy. When the widow finds a Husband who will always love his bride, and the orphan finds a Father who will never leave her side."
Lyrics
Verse 1
We have sung our songs of vict'ry, we have prayed to you for rain; we have cried for your compassion to renew the land again. Now we're standing in your presence, more hungry than before; now we're on your steps of mercy, and we're knocking at your door.
Chorus 1
How long before you drench the barren land? How long before we see your righteous hand? How long before your name is lifted high? How long before the weeping turns to songs of joy?
Verse 2
Lord, we know your heart is broken by the evil that you see, and you've stayed your hand of judgment for you plan to set men free. But the land is still in darkness, and we've fled from what is right; we have failed the silent children who will never see the light.
Verse 3
But I know a day is coming when the deaf will hear his voice, when the blind will see their Savior, and the lame will leap for joy. When the widow finds a Husband who will always love his bride, and the orphan finds a Father who will never leave her side.
Chorus 2
How long before your glory lights the skies? How long before your radiance lifts our eyes? How long before your fragrance fills the air? How long before the earth resounds with songs of joy?
We have sung our songs of vict'ry, we have prayed to you for rain; we have cried for your compassion to renew the land again. Now we're standing in your presence, more hungry than before; now we're on your steps of mercy, and we're knocking at your door.
Chorus 1
How long before you drench the barren land? How long before we see your righteous hand? How long before your name is lifted high? How long before the weeping turns to songs of joy?
Verse 2
Lord, we know your heart is broken by the evil that you see, and you've stayed your hand of judgment for you plan to set men free. But the land is still in darkness, and we've fled from what is right; we have failed the silent children who will never see the light.
Verse 3
But I know a day is coming when the deaf will hear his voice, when the blind will see their Savior, and the lame will leap for joy. When the widow finds a Husband who will always love his bride, and the orphan finds a Father who will never leave her side.
Chorus 2
How long before your glory lights the skies? How long before your radiance lifts our eyes? How long before your fragrance fills the air? How long before the earth resounds with songs of joy?
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Stuart Townend © 1997 Thankyou Music Ltd (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)