How Long has it Been?

Words and Music by Hovie Lister

How long has it been, since you talked to the Lord,
And told Him your heart's hidden secrets?
How long since you prayed,
How long since you stayed,
On your knees 'til the light shone through?

How long has it been since your mind felt at ease,
How long since your heart knew no burden?
Can you call Him your friend,
How long has it been,
Since you knew that He cared for you?

How long has it been since you knelt by your bed,
And prayed to the Lord up in Heaven?
How long since you knew,
That He'd answer you,
And would keep you the long night through?

How long has it been since you woke with the dawn,
And felt that the day's worth the living?
Can you call Him your friend,
How long has it been,
Since you knew that He cared for you?

How long has it been since you talked with the Lord,
And told Him your heart's hidden secrets?
How long since you prayed,
How long since you stayed,
On your knees 'til the light shone through?

How long has it been since you woke with the dawn,
And felt that the days' worth the living?
Can you call Him your friend?
How long has it been,
Since you knew that He cared for you?

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Baptist
• church
• choir
• college
• traditional
• Christian
• music

[1020global]

The words and music are by Mosie Lister--no relation to Hovie.

[minihbc]

@davidamills Angela Wall, Lancaster Baptist Church in Lancaster California. Pastored by Pastor Paul Chappell

[DocHollidayRet]

I love this song. When ever I am feeling down I will play igt. She does a great job with it. How long has it ben? Thanks for posting it.

[mescaljr]

I am fairly certain that the minister sitting behind the vocalist is Paul Chappell. He is the pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church and West Coast Baptist Bible College in Lancaster, California.

[edcolley]

Thank you for posting this. It was a great blessing to me!

[davidamills]

Could someone provide more information about the name of the vocalist and the location of the performance?

David

[davidamills]

Superb performance of a wonderful classic song. Five stars all the way. All of us -- believers and non-believers -- can appreciate talent when we hear it. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

David Mills

Huntington, WV

[fubbz]

EXCELLENT!!

I haven't heard this song in sooo long!

God Bless You!

Absolutely Amazing!