I would speak unto my people,
I would counsel and advise,
For I willeth not that any
Should my law and grace despise.

I have shielded and protected
Through long years of cold and heat,
I am willing still to bless you
If the covenant you will keep.

Think how often I have spoken,
Think of power I've displayed.
When in faith you came before me
I have always comfort gave.

In the hour of pain and sickness,
In the hour of dark despair,
In the silent hour of midnight,
When you called, I heard your prayer.

Hearken unto me my people,
I have spoken unto you;
Oh, possess your souls in patience,
Be ye faithful, kind and true.

Lift your head and ope' your vision;
See, my coming's near at hand;
Live in peace with one another,
soon you'll dwell at my right hand.