How Long?

1 How long, thou sinful one,
How long wilt thou delay?
The gate that now stands open wide
May bar thee on the outer side;
How long in darkness stay?
How long, how long?

2 How long, thou weary heart,
Wilt thou thy burden bear?
Thy Saviour waiteth to relieve,
Thy heavy burden to receive;
How long refuse His care?
How long, how long?

3 How long, thou child of God,
Wilt thou the Spirit grieve?
Thou canst not live by bread alone,
Thou canst not serve a God unknown;
How long thyself deceive?
How long, how long?

Source: The Glad Refrain for the Sunday School: a new collection of songs for worship #155

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