How long, O Lord? by Joseph R. Veneroso, M.M. photos by Sean Sprague
How long, O Lord, Must we wait for justice? Hope for healing Yearn for freedom Desire deliverance? We cry out to heaven With tears and groans and prayers That repeat the prophet's plea "How long?"
And from the deathly silent sky We hear: Not now. Not yet. So we cry out all the more Till God hears us and gives answer.
Exhausted, discouraged, spent, On the brink of despair We hear a newborn babe And all is well All is ready All is yes.