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200. Wait, My Soul, Upon Him

1 Wait, my soul, upon Him;
Trust in His word;
He will surely help thee
Who thy plaint hath heard.
Be not afraid,
Neither be dismayed;
Strong is He and mighty,
He will lend thee aid;
Kind is thy Shepherd;
With staff and rod
He will quick sustain thee,
Thy Lord and God.

2 Wait, my soul, upon Him;
Trust in His word;
He will surely help thee
Who thy plaint hath heard.
Though dark the night,
Soon must dawn the light;
After gloomy winter
Waketh spring’s delight.
Strong the Deliv’rer,
Faithful His word;
Wait, my soul upon Him,
Thy God and Lord.

Text Information
First Line: Wait, my soul, upon him
Title: Wait, My Soul, Upon Him
Author: J. F. Raeder
Language: English
Publication Date: 1921
Topic: Faith and Trust; Hope; Patience (1 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: WAIT ON GOD
Composer: C. Malan, 1787-1864
Notes: Public Domain.



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