When will the dawn come? The world is in darkness,
O Sun of Righteousness—when will You rise?
When will the beautiful morning spread its golden light?
How much longer must we wait for You to come?
How much longer must we wait?
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O Light of the Cross, O ray of love that pours out grace,
O Light of the Cross!
There is no other light that can drive away
The deep darkness of sin covering this world.
There is no other light;
There is no other light.
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The people of this world are drowning in the waters of conflict;
The people of this whole world—
Without the knowledge of God,
People are blind and wandering in confusion.
They are suffering in blindness;
They are suffering in blindness.
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Even God’s people have fallen, unable to stand firm;
Even God’s people—
The first love they once had has grown weak in many hearts,
While the desire for money has grown stronger.
The desire for money has grown stronger.
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O Living Water! O river of life flowing in abundance,
O Living Water!
When You refresh our hearts in this world’s scorching heat,
We will thirst no more.
We will thirst no more.