Soft as the voice of an angel Breathing a lesson unheard Hope with a gentle persuasion Whispers a comforting word Wait til the darkness is over Wait til the tempest is gone Hope for the sunshine tomorrow After the shower is gone Whispering hope Oh, how welcome thy voice Making my heart in its sorrow rejoice If in the dusk of the twilight Dim in the region afar Will not the deepening darkness Brighten the glimmering star Then when the night is upon us Why should the heart sink away When the dark midnight is over Watch for the breaking of day Whispering hope Oh, how welcome they voice Making my heart in its sorrow rejoice