How Long?

How long, how long ’til this world is free from suffering?

How long, how long ’til blessed peace will reign?

How long, how long ’til the pow’r of love will come

And heaven’s will is done? How long, how long?

How long, how long ’til every gun is silenced?

How long, how long ’til hate and war shall end

’Til ev’ry battle’s thunder will fade to blessed peace

And sounds of war will cease? How long, how long?

Press on, press on, let faith and hope sustain you

Press on, press on, keep working for the day

When all of God’s children will live in peace as one

Until that new day comes, press on, press on

Send me, send me to work for the kingdom

Send me, send me to go and live for peace

Until the love of heaven to earth shall descend

And peace will reign again, send me, send me

Press on, we’ll press on. We will sing a peaceful song!

But still we’re praying on, how long, how long?