Wait on the Lord

Wait on the Lord, wait patiently,
And thou shalt in Him be blest;
After the storm, a holy calm,
And after thy labor rest.

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Wait on the Lord, for whom hast thou
On earth or in heaven but He?
Over thy soul a watch He keeps,
Wherever thy path may be.

Wait on the Lord, wait cheerfully,
And He will thy youth renew;
Wait on the Lord obediently,
Whatever He bids thee do.

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Wait on the Lord, wait lovingly,
Confide in His care thy all;
Those that abide in perfect peace
No danger can e’er befall.

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Wait on the Lord, wait joyfully,
For then shall thy heart be strong;
Lo! by His hand He leadeth thee,
And thou shalt be filled with song.

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Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1880

Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane Crosby) wrote hundreds of gospel song texts in the late 19th century; the style, refrain structure, and themes of patient trust are characteristic of her work. Some hymnals attribute it to her under the name Fanny J. Crosby or Frances Jane van Alstyne. No strong alternate attributions found.