Long for my Saviour I’ve been waiting,

by Anonymous

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 186 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

Verse 1

Long for my Saviour I’ve been waiting, Long time have watched by night and day; Feared, lest my faith and hope abating, I should lose courage by the way.

Refrain

Jesus soon is coming; This is my song — Cheers the heart when joys depart, And foes are pressing strong.

Verse 2

Here in this vale of sin and sorrow I have been wandering many years, Still looking for that happy morrow When God would wipe away my tears.

Verse 3

Oftimes the tempter comes in power, Fain then would lead my steps astray; But when the clouds begin to lower, Hope turns the darkness into day.

Verse 4

O it will be but little longer I must these many woes endure; Then let my faith and hope grow stronger; My Father's promise still is sure.