7093. Waiting at the Door

1. I am waiting for the Master,
Who will bid me rise and come
To the glory of His presence,
To the gladness of His home.

Refrain
They are watching at the portal,
They are waiting at the door;
Waiting only for my coming,
All the loved ones gone before.

2. Many a weary path I’ve traveled,
In the darkest storm and strife,
Bearing many a heavy burden,
Often struggling for my life. [Refrain]

3. Many friends that traveled with me,
Reached that portal long ago;
One by one they left me battling
With the dark and crafty foe. [Refrain]

4. Yes, their pilgrimage was shorter,
And their triumph sooner won;
Oh, how lovingly they’ll greet me
When the toils of life are done. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I am waiting for the Master
Title: Waiting at the Door
Author: Katherine M. Reasoner (1881)
Refrain First Line: They are watching at the portal
Language: English
Source: Sacred Songs and Solos, by Ira D. Sankey, 1881
Copyright: Public Domain
Notes: In another edition of Sankey's book, the words are credited to W. L. Alexander; however, Reasoner is also shown as the author in Gospel Hymns Nos. 1 to 6 Complete, by Sankey et al (Chicago, Illinois: The Biglow & Main Company, 1894), number 487.
Tune Information
Name: [I am waiting for the Master]
Composer: Tullius Clinton O'Kane
Incipit: 54551 76176 51232
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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