Tom: Em
G#m (Em) E (C) B/D# (G/B) E (C)
We have sung our songs of vict'ry, We have prayed to You for rain
C#m7 (Am7) F# (D) B/D# (G/B) E (C)
We have cried for Your com-passion To re-new the land a-gain
G#m (Em) E (C) B/D# (G/B) E (C)
Now we're standing in Your presence More hungry than be-fore
C#m7 (Am7) F# (D) B/D# (G/B) E (C)
Now we're on Your steps of mercy And we're knocking at Your door
Chorus 1
B (G) C#m/B (Am/G) B (G)
How long before You drench the barren land
F# (D) C#m7 (Am7) G#m7 (Em7)
How long before we see Your righteous hand
B (G) C#m/B (Am/G) B (G)
How long before Your name is lifted high
F# (D) C#m7 (Am7) G#m7 (Em7) F# (D) B (G)
How long before the weeping turns To songs of joy
Verse 2
G#m (Em) E (C) B/D# (G/B) E (C)
Lord we know Your heart is broken By the evil that You see
C#m7 (Am7) F# (D) B/D# (G/B) E (C)
And You've stayed Your hand of judgement For You plan to set men free
G#m (Em) E (C) B/D# (G/B) E (C)
But the land is still in darkness And we've fled from what is right
C#m7 (Am7) F# (D) B/D# (G/B) E (C)
We have failed the silent children Who will never see the light
Verse 3
G#m (Em) E (C) B/D# (G/B) E (C)
But I know a day is coming When the deaf will hear His voice
C#m7 (Am7) F# (D) B/D# (G/B) E (C)
When the blind will see their Saviour And the lame will leap for joy
G#m (Em) E (C) B/D# (G/B) E (C)
When the widow finds a husband Who will always love His bride
C#m7 (Am7 F# (D) B/D# (G/B) E (C)
And the orphan finds a Father Who will never leave her side
Chorus 2
B (G) C#m/B (Am/G) B (G)
How long before Your glory lights the skies
F# (D) C#m7 (Am7) G#m7 (Em7)
How long before Your radiance lifts our eyes
B (G) C#m/B (Am/G) B (G)
How long before Your fragrance fills the air
F# (D) C#m7 (Am7) G#m7 (Em7) F# (D) B (G)
How long before the earth resounds With songs of joy
