Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1815
Compiler: John Thompson et al
Publisher/Printer: Looker and Wallace
First Line: O how I have long'd for the coming of his word
Topic: Rejoicing in God
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Tune:
Hymn Number: 112
Page Number: 096, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsO how I have long'd for the coming of God!
And sought him by praying and searching his word;
By watching and fasting my soul was oppress'd
Nor would I give over till Jesus had bless'd.
The news of his mercy at length I did hear,
According to promise, he answer'd my prayer;
And glory is open'd in floods on my soul,
Salvation from Christ is beginning to roll.
The news of his mercy is spreading abroad,
And sinners come crying and shouting to God;
Their mourning and praying are heard very loud,
And many find favor thro' Jesus' blood.
Here's more, my dear Saviour, that fall at thy feet,
Oppress'd with a burden enormously great;
O raise them, my Jesus, to tell of thy love,
And shout hallelujahs with angels above.
I'll sing & I'll shout, & I'll shout & I'll sing,
O God make the nations with praises to ring,
With loud acclamations of Jesus' love,
And carry us all to the city above.
We wait for thy chariot, it seems to draw near,
O come, my dear Saviour, let glory appear,
We long to be shouting and singing above,
With angels o'erwhelmed in Jesus' love.