Lord how long will thou tarry,

Till thou will come again;

We all are almost fainting,

As we watch thy coming;

Lord how long will thou tarry,

To keep us waiting Thee,

Many do not have belief,

That thou will come again.

Lord, how long will thou tarry,

Till thou shall hail on us?

Until we who expect Thee

Shall see Thee rejoicing;

Awake thou sleeping virgin,

Go proclaim His coming,

That they who’ve slept already

May wake to welcome Him.

Arise, take Thy lamp, light it,

Wear thy holy garment;

Prepare thyself to meet Him,

For He shall soon arrive.

Lord, how long will thou tarry,

Till thou cometh again?

That we may not get tired;

Till we shall meet with Thee.