D (capo 7)
Verse 1
Bm(Em) G(C) D/F#(G/B) G(C)
We have sung our songs of vict'ry, We have prayed to You for rain
Em7(Am7) A(D) D/F#(G/B) G(C)
We have cried for Your com-passion To re-new the land a-gain
Bm(Em G(C) D/F#(G/B) G(C)
Now we're standing in Your presence More hungry than be-fore
Em7(Am7) A(D) D/F#(G/B) G(C)
Now we're on Your steps of mercy And we're knocking at Your door
Chorus 1
D(G) Em/D(Am/G) D(G)
How long before You drench the barren land
A(D) Em7(Am7) Bm7(Em7)
How long before we see Your righteous hand
D(G) Em/D(Am/G) D(G)
How long before Your name is lifted high
A(D) Em7(Am7) Bm7(Em7) A(D) D(G)
How long before the weeping turns To songs of joy
Verse 2
Bm(Em) G(C) D/F#(G/B) G(C)
Lord we know Your heart is broken By the evil that You see
Em7(Am7) A(D) D/F#(G/B) G(C)
And You've stayed Your hand of judgement For You plan to set men free
Bm(Em G(C) D/F#(G/B) G(C)
But the land is still in darkness And we've fled from what is right
Em7(Am7) A(D) D/F#(G/B) G(C)
We have failed the silent children Who will never see the light
Verse 3
Bm(Em) G(C) D/F#(G/B) G(C)
But I know a day is coming When the deaf will hear His voice
Em7(Am7) A(D) D/F#(G/B) G(C)
When the blind will see their Saviour And the lame will leap for joy
Bm(Em G(C) D/F#(G/B) G(C)
When the widow finds a husband Who will always love His bride
Em7(Am7) A(D) D/F#(G/B) G(C)
And the orphan finds a Father Who will never leave her side
Chorus 2
D(G) Em/D(Am/G) D(G)
How long before Your glory lights the skies
A(D) Em7(Am7) Bm7(Em7)
How long before Your radiance lifts our eyes
D(G) Em/D(Am/G) D(G)
How long before Your fragrance fills the air
A(D) Em7(Am7) Bm7(Em7) A(D) D(G)
How long before the earth resounds With songs of joy