Friends who have left us for a season,
Come again to us, we plead.
Bring the gladness of your presence,
Fill our hearts with joy and peace.

We have missed your loving voices,
We have missed your cheerful smile,
We have missed the strength and courage
That your presence ever gave.

Come again, and bring the sunshine
Of your sunny, cheerful face.
Come again, and fill our hearts
With the gladness of your grace.

We have waited long for you, friends,
We have waited patiently.
Come again, and bring us gladness,
Come again and make us free.