How long will you forget me, Lord,
And hide your face away?
How long shall evils tear my heart
And troubles fill my day?
Look on my need, O Lord my God,
Who grants my every breath;
Give light that I may see your light,
Nor sleep the sleep of death.
Look on their threats and hear my cry,
And answer when I call;
Or they will claim the victory
Who long to see me fall.
Lord, in your mercy is my trust;
I shall be glad and free;
Then shall I sing with all my heart
How you have dealt with me.
