"How long, sweet Jesus, how long,
Must I pray 'til I receive mercy from You?
All my days I've lived in longing,
For Your goodness to rain down on me.
For many years I've been struggling,
With this burden that I carry on my own,
But I believe in Your promise,
That You'll never leave me alone.
How long, sweet Jesus, how long,
Must I wait 'til I see Your glorious face?
In Your presence, all my troubles will be gone,
And I'll find rest in Your embrace.
I've heard the stories of Your grace,
How You've shown compassion to the weak,
And I believe that You'll hear my cry,
And rescue me from the depths of my soul.
How long, sweet Jesus, how long,
Must I wander through this valley of tears?
Lead me to the path of righteousness,
And fill my heart with Your love and peace.
Though I may walk through trials and storms,
I know You're always by my side,
And in Your strength, I'll go on,
Until I reach my heavenly home.
So I'll keep on praying, sweet Jesus,
Trusting in Your mercy and Your love,
And I know that in Your perfect timing,
You'll grant me the answer from above."
These are the complete lyrics of the hymn "How Long, Sweet Jesus," which expresses a longing for God's mercy and a desire for His presence in the midst of struggles and trials.