Come, Lord, and tarry not

Verse 1

Come, Lord, and tarry not! Bring the long-looked for day! O why these years of waiting here, These ages of delay?

Verse 2

Come, for your saints still wait; Daily ascends their sigh; The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!" Do you not hear the cry?

Verse 3

Come, for creation groans With longing for your stay, Worn out with these long years of ill, These ages of decay.

Verse 4

Come, and make all things new; Build up this ruined earth; Restore our faded paradise, Creation's second birth.

Verse 5

Come, and begin your reign Of everlasting peace; Come, take the kingdom to yourself, Great King of Righteousness!