The Little Minstrel ‎#74

74. We'll wait

1 When I can read my title clear
To mansions in the skies,
I'll bid farewell to every fear,
And wipe my weeping eyes.

Refrain:
We'll wait, we'll wait till Jesus come,
We'll wait, we'll wait till Jesus come,
And we'll be gathered home.

2 Should earth against my soul engage,
And bellish darts be hurled,
Then I would smile at Satan's rage,
And face a frowning world. [Refrain]

3 Let cares like a wild deluge come,
And storms of sorrow fall,
May I but safely reach my home,
My God, my heaven, my all. [Refrain]

4 There shall I bathe my weary soul
In seas of heavenly rest,
And not a wave of trouble roll
Across my peaceful breast. [Refrain]

5 Then let this feeble body fail,
And let it faint or die,
My soul shall quit this mournful vale,
And soar to worlds on high. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When I can read my title clear
• Title: We'll wait
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [When I can read my title clear]
• Composer: A. D. Fillmore
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.