How long shall I repine

Verse 1

How long shall I repine? LORD, must I ever mourn? Hast thou withdrawn from me? And wilt thou ne'er return?

Verse 2

How long shall anxious thoughts My heart with grief oppress? How long my foes insult, And I have no redress?

Verse 3

Oh! to my longing eyes Restore thy wonted light; And soon, or I shall sleep In everlasting night.

Verse 4

Restore me, lest they boast 'Twas their own strength o'ercame; Lest those who vex my soul, Should triumph in my shame.

Verse 5

Since I my trust have plac'd Beneath thy mercy's wing; Thy help will come, and then My heart with joy shall sing:

Verse 6

Then shall my song, inspir'd, To thee, my GOD, ascend, Who to my soul distress'd, Such bounty didst extend.