The Cyber Hymnal ‎#7099

7099. Wait, Patiently Wait

1. Our friends are gathering, one by one,
To meet the blessèd Lord;
How soon this earthly journey’s done,
And then the rich reward.

Refrain
Wait, patiently wait,
Wait, patiently wait;
Wait for His coming,
Be it early, be it late.

2. What wondrous sounds the earth shall greet,
When comes the midnight cry:
The Lord is come! go out to meet
The Bridegroom passing by. [Refrain]

3. With lamps well trimmed, we’ll watch and wait,
All ready for that day;
And come He early, come He late,
We’ll meet Him on the way. [Refrain]

4. And then, the ransomed hosts shall join
Around the great white throne;
All praise and glory shall be Thine,
Thou Lord and King alone. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Our friends are gathering, one by one
• Title: Wait, Patiently Wait
• Author: John Henry Kurzenknabe (1889)
• Refrain First Line: Wait, patiently wait
• Language: English
• Source: Sowing and Reaping (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: J. H. Kurzenknabe & Sons, 1889), number 145
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Our friends are gathering, one by one]
• Composer: L. H. Parthemore
• Incipit: 12334 35322 34252
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain