How long? a song by 'Petra'

We have sung our songs of victory

We have prayed to you for rain

We have cried your compassion To renew the land again

Now we're standing in your presence More hungry than before

Now we're on your steps of mercy and we're knocking at your door

How long Before you drench the barren land

How long Before we see a righteous man

How long Before your name is lifted high

How long Before the weeping turns to songs of joy Lord,

we know your heart is broken By the evil that you see

And you've stayed your hand of judgment

For your plan to set men free

But the land is still in darkness

And we've fled from what is right

And we've failed the silent children Who will never see the light

But I know a day is coming When the deaf will hear his voice

When the blind will see the savior, And the lame will leap for joy

When a widow finds a husband Who will always love his bride

And the orphan finds a father Who will never leave her side

How long Before your glory lights the skies

How long Before your radiance lifts our eyes

How long Before your fragrance fills the air

How long Before the earth resounds with songs of joy