How Long Eternal, Hide Thou Away? (Male Lead Version)
scripture-based worship ballad, single clear passionate male lead, ambient string section, flowing acoustic guitar rhythm, subtle electric guitar swell, cinematic and reverent atmosphere, 85 BPM, expressive male baritone-tenor focus, streamlined arrangement emphasizing solo vocal presence, brief intro, no backup singers or harmony
V5.5
How long, Eternal, hide Thou away? When will Thy wrath not burn like a fire? Wherefore hast Thou made all men in vain? Thou, God, remember, fleeting is life. What man can live and never see death? Who can escape the pow'r of the grave? Where is the former love, O my God? Which unto David, Thou hast pledged. Recall, Eternal, Thy slave is scorned; Now I do bear insults of the world; And with Thy foes mock Thy chosen ones, Blessed Eternal, always. Amen.
