[Verse 1] Beneath Your altar, voices rise How long, O Lord, how long Blood has fallen, tears have cried How long, O Lord, how long [Refrain 1] You are holy You are true Judge with mercy Make all things new [Verse 2] Hands that struck us will not reign How long, O Lord, how long Proud ones gather, saints remain How long, O Lord, how long [Refrain 2] You are holy You are true Hold Your servants Till justice comes through [Break] [Bridge] If any sword is lifted high By sword its boast will fall If prison waits for faithful ones Then patience guards us all Here is endurance Here is our song Christ is still worthy Hold us, Lord, hold on [Verse 3] Robes made white by Lamb and fire How long, O Lord, how long Faith keeps watch with clean desire How long, O Lord, how long [Refrain 3] You are holy You are true Keep us faithful Till we stand with You [Final] How long, O Lord How long, O Lord Not by vengeance Not by sword How long, O Lord How long, O Lord Saints keep waiting Trusting Your word
