Long Have We Sought Eternal Life

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?

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How long? how long must we wait?

How long? how long must we wait?

The lab'rers 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 bro't you their grace untold;

Peace and a hope, no fear of fate.

How long? how long must we wait?

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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?

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