HOW long wilt Thou forget me, Lord?

Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)

4 Verses Longing For God

Verse 1

HOW long wilt Thou forget me, Lord? Must I for ever mourn? How long wilt Thou withdraw from me, Oh! never to return?

Verse 2

Oh, hear, and to my longing eyes Revive my soul, nor let me sleep In everlasting night.

Verse 3

Since I have always placed my trust Thy saving health will come, and then My heart with joy shall spring.

Verse 4

Then shall my song, with praise inspired, To Thee, my God, ascend, Who to Thy servant in distress Such bounty didst extend. Tate and Brady,