1 Long have they waited in the dark heathen lands
For the pure living water from the dear Savior’s hands;
Still they are waiting for the Gospel to come:
Let us hasten to tell them of our heavenly home.
Refrain:
Hark! hear them calling from every dark land;
Who will obey the dear Savior’s command?
Go with the Gospel, the rough billows brave,
And lead them to Jesus, who only can save.
2 Long have they waited for the pure living Word,
Since the Gospel of Heaven was proclaimed by the Lord;
Teach every nation, our Redeemer’s command,
Yet we have not enlightened every dark heathen land. [Refrain]
3 Patiently waiting for the heavenly light,
Precious souls still are sleeping in a dark, sinful night;
Pity them, brother, oh, how great is their need!
They have no one to teach them, and no Bible to read. [Refrain]
4 Long have they waited, over two thousand years;
Still we leave them in darkness and in dread sinful fears;
Where is the worker who will leave friends and home,
To deliver poor heathens from the wrath that’s to come? [Refrain]
Source: The Cyber Hymnal #10856