How long, O Lord
How long, O Lord, how long?
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“How long, O Lord, how long?”—It was in heav’nThat prayerful voice was heard,From souls forgiven.
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Was heaven not enough?Happy, secure,Robed in eternal blissWould they have more.
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Jesus! they would have more—Even in bliss,The souls expectant waitMore happiness.
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They wait, even in heaven,Impatiently,To see this troubled worldAt peace with thee.
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They would behold their King,Once crucified,Mistrusted still, disowned,And still denied,—
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Jesus! they would beholdThy work complete,And misery and sinBeneath thy feet.
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And may not we, too, joinIn heaven’s song ?Should we alone not ask,“How long, how long?”