Advent Hymn (How Long) Lyrics
- Genre:Holiday
- Year of Release:2022
Lyrics
As the seasons shift into their final act
We return to aches of old
Joy and love redeemed and peace restored at last
We hope to be made whole
How long we have waited
How long will we wait?
Oh promised One of heaven
For whom our souls ache
From across the skies through family lines has traveled
From glory down to dust
A man whose very breath can break apart the shadows
The Light has come to us
How long we have waited
How long will we wait?
Oh promised One of heaven
For whom our souls ache
Gather round with hearts of holy adoration
Jesus Christ has come to dwell
God of Abraham and Isaac and of Jacob
God with Us, Emmanuel
How long we have waited
How much longer will we wait?
A thrill of hope from heaven
Rejoice all weary saints
Oh little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight