How long wilt Thou forget me, Lord? Forever shall thy promise fail

Verse 1

How long wilt thou forget me, Lord? Forever shall thy promise fail: How long before thy Face afford One beam of light, through this dark veil?

Verse 2

How long shall I in soul consult. And daily sorrows wound my heart? How long shall my proud foes insult. And o'er me act the tyrant's part?

Verse 3

Consider, Lord, my piteous case, Hear, O my God, the cries I make; Mine eyes, enlighten with thy grace, Lest death's deep sleep me overtake.

Verse 4

Lest my proud foe, with boasting voice, Should say, against him I've prevailed; And those that trouble me rejoice. To see my steadfast hopes have failed.

Verse 5

But underneath thy saving wings, My trust is ever firmly stayed; Therefore my heart with gladness springs. In prospect of thy promised aid.

Verse 6

With grateful heart, my songs of praise, I'll humbly to the Lord address; For he, according to his grace, Dealt well with me in my distress.