Patiently Waiting

Verse 1

Long have they waited in the dark heathen lands For the pure living water from the dear Savior’s hands; Still they are waiting for the Gospel to come: Let us hasten to tell them of our heavenly home.

Chorus

Hark! hear them calling from every dark land; Who will obey the dear Savior’s command? Go with the Gospel, the rough billows brave, And lead them to Jesus, who only can save.

Verse 2

Long have they waited for the pure living Word, Since the Gospel of Heaven was proclaimed by the Lord; Teach every nation, our Redeemer’s command, Yet we have not enlightened every dark heathen land.

Verse 3

Patiently waiting for the heavenly light, Precious souls still are sleeping in a dark, sinful night; Pity them, brother, oh, how great is their need! They have no one to teach them, and no Bible to read.

Verse 4

Long have they waited, over two thousand years; Still we leave them in darkness and in dread sinful fears; Where is the worker who will leave friends and home, To deliver poor heathens from the wrath that’s to come?