B (Capo 4)
Verse 1
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We have sung our songs of vict ry, We have prayed to You for rain
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We have cried for Your com-passion To re-new the land a-gain
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Now we re standing in Your presence More hungry than be-fore
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Now we re on Your steps of mercy And we re knocking at Your door
Chorus 1
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How long before You drench the barren land
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How long before we see Your righteous hand
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How long before Your name is lifted high
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How long before the weeping turns To songs of joy
Verse 2
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Lord we know Your heart is broken By the evil that You see
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And You ve stayed Your hand of judgement For You plan to set men free
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But the land is still in darkness And we ve fled from what is right
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We have failed the silent children Who will never see the light
Verse 3
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But I know a day is coming When the deaf will hear His voice
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When the blind will see their Saviour And the lame will leap for joy
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When the widow finds a husband Who will always love His bride
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And the orphan finds a Father Who will never leave her side
Chorus 2
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How long before Your glory lights the skies
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How long before Your radiance lifts our eyes
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How long before Your fragrance fills the air
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How long before the earth resounds With songs of joy
