The Hymnbook ‎#413

413. I Waited for the Lord My God

1 I waited for the Lord my God,
Yea, patiently drew near,
And He at length inclined to me,
My pleading cry to hear.

2 He took me from destruction's pit,
From out the miry clay;
He set my feet upon a rock,
And steadfast made my way.

3 A new and joyful song of praise
My thankful heart He taught,
A song of glory to our God
For all that He has wrought.

4 And many who behold how good
The Lord has been to me
Shall learn to fear, and in His name
Their trust henceforth shall be.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I waited for the Lord my God
• Title: I Waited for the Lord My God
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 40:1-4
• Topic: God: Protection; God: Strength and Refuge; Gratitude; Joy; Patience; Witnessing; Life in Christ: Joy
• Source: The Psalter, 1912

Tune Information

• Name: ABRIDGE
• Composer: Isaac Smith (c. 1770)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major