Verse 1
Our long-expected Jesus
Ah, when wilt Thou appear
From all our griefs release us
From all our sufferings here?
This mighty tribulation
Shall in thy presence end,
And partners of thy passion,
We shall thy throne ascend.
Verse 2
Who on thy word relying
Endure th’ allotted pain,
Distrest and daily dying
We shall thy life obtain:
The joy display’d before thee,
Thou wilt on us bestow,
Who on thy cross adore thee
And share thy deepest woe.
Verse 3
In hope of the salvation
Thou didst so dearly buy,
With humble resignation
Our latest death we die,
Thy torment undiminish’d
In patient love abide,
Till Thou repeat Tis finish’d,
And take us to thy side.