Longing for Thy voice that cheereth;

Master! let it now be heard.

I am listening, Lord, for Thee;

What hast Thou to say to me?

Often through my heart is pealing

Other voices, Lord, than Thine,

Many an unwilled echo stealing

From the walls of this Thy shrine:

Let Thy longed-for accents fall;

Master, speak! and silence all.