How Long Will Be Too Long

Michael W. Smith's song 'How Long' is a prophetic cry questioning humanity's persistent sin and complacency. It challenges listeners to examine their devotion to wealth, power, and false religion while neglecting God's truth. The lyrics express frustration with spiritual indifference and a longing for genuine faith and love to transform hearts. The song echoes biblical themes of repentance and the urgency of turning back to God before it's too late, referencing the danger of divine judgment. It calls for a return to God's ways, emphasizing that faith and love have the power to change what we are made of.