These ancient words of lament, combined with a haunting traditional melody, express the human longing to see God’s face in times of sorrow.

 

LYRICS

How Long (Psalm 13)

 

Tune: The Lament of the Three Marys/Coaineadh na dTrí Muire (Irish Trad.)

Words: Kiran Young Wimberly © 2018

 

How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?
How long, how long, O Lord?
Will you hide your face away from me
How long, how long, O Lord?

How long must I bear the anguish of my soul?
How long, how long, O Lord?
And have sorrow in my heart through all of my days?
How long, how long, O Lord?

Consider and answer, O Lord my God
How long, how long, O Lord?
Give light to my eyes, or I’ll sleep as in death
How long, how long, O Lord?

But I trust in your love, and my heart shall one day rejoice
How long, how long, O Lord?
I will sing to the Lord, who is gracious and loving
How long, how long, O Lord?

 

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