The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3146

3146. I Waited Patient for the Lord

1. I waited patient for the Lord,
He bowed to hear my cry;
He saw me resting on His Word,
And brought salvation nigh.

2. He raised me from a horrid pit,
Where mourning long I lay,
And from my bonds released my feet,
Deep bonds of miry clay.

3. Firm on a rock He made me stand,
And taught my cheerful tongue
To praise the wonders of His hand,
In a new thankful song.

4. I’ll spread His works of grace abroad;
The saints with joy shall hear,
And sinners learn to make my God
Their only hope and fear.

5. How many are Thy thoughts of love!
Thy mercies, Lord, how great!
We have not words nor hours enough
Their numbers to repeat.

6. When I’m afflicted, poor, and low,
And light and peace depart,
My God beholds my heavy woe,
And bears me on His heart.

Text Information

• First Line: I waited patient for the Lord
• Title: I Waited Patient for the Lord
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: The Psalms of David, 1719
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CADDO
• Composer: William Bachelder Bradbury (1867)
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 51353 21321 17612
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Fresh Laurels for the Sabbath School (New York: Biglow & Main, 1867)
• Copyright: Public Domain