O God of Every Longing

O God of every longing
God of all our need and want
You know every sigh and suff'ring
All the aching of our hearts
Bend to us with sweetest mercy
Meet our emptiness with light
O God of every longing
Fill us with the hope of Christ

O Shepherd of the wand'ring
God who never leaves the one
Still we lose ourselves in darkness
Though your light has overcome
Jesus, call with tender guidance
To our lonely wilderness
O Shepherd of the wand'ring
Lead us to your side again

O Healer of the hurting
Well you know the wounds we bear
To the cross you took our burdens
And you crucified them there
When our sorrows overwhelm us
Savior, come and lift our eyes
O Healer of the hurting
Let your peace in us arise

O Freedom of the captive
O Joy of the oppressed
You are lifting us from ruin
To a place of light and rest
Until we are gathered to You
See us through the path of life
O God of every longing
Fill us with the hope of Christ

O God of every longing
Fill us with the hope of Christ
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