Longing to Be Free at Last

a hymn by Jann Aldredge-Clanton
Exodus 16:1-12; Deuteronomy 34:1-4

Ruah Spirit, illumine peaceful ways;
we are longing to be free at last;
give us courage to end oppressive days;
we are longing to be free at last.

Ruah Spirit, help all to end the strife;
we are longing to be free at last;
through the wilderness, send your bread of life;
we are longing to be free at last.

Ruah Spirit, reveal the promised land;
we are longing to be free at last;
guide us evermore with Your powerful hand;
we are longing to be free at last.

Refrain:

Longing, longing, filled with a hope that holds us fast,
longing, longing, we are longing to be free at last.

Words © 2014 Jann Aldredge-Clanton                         

SHOWALTER ("Leaning on the Everlasting Arms")
10.9.10.9 with refrain

From the hymnal Earth Transformed with Music! Inclusive Songs for Worship (Eakin Press, 2015), which you can order through Amazon.com or through Jann Aldredge-Clanton's website.