1 Longing for mercy, for pardon and peace,
Seeking from sorrow release,
Only to feel that the burdens increase,
Burdens that weigh down your soul.

Refrain:
Come then to Jesus, make no delay,
Come while He bids you,
Come while you may.

2 Looking for pleasure in sinful employ,
Cherishing heart’s base alloy,
Learning too late that your hopes they destroy,
Making exchange of your soul. [Refrain]

3 Longing for heaven the home of the blest,
Wishing for mansions of rest,
Wasting the moments, the brightest and best,
Wronging your grief-laden soul. [Refrain]