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Wait, My Soul, Upon Him

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1 Wait, my soul, upon Him;
Trust in His word;
He will surely help thee
Who thy plaint hath heard.
Be not afraid,
Neither be dismayed;
Strong is He and mighty,
He will lend thee aid;
Kind is thy Shepherd;
With staff and rod
He will quick sustain thee,
Thy Lord and God.

2 Wait, my soul, upon Him;
Trust in His word;
He will surely help thee
Who thy plaint hath heard.
Though dark the night,
Soon must dawn the light;
After gloomy winter
Waketh spring’s delight.
Strong the Deliv’rer,
Faithful His word;
Wait, my soul upon Him,
Thy God and Lord.

Source: Elmhurst Hymnal: and orders of worship for the Sunday school, young people's meetings and church services #200

Author: Friedrich Räder

Johann Friedrich Räder Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Wait, my soul, upon him
Title: Wait, My Soul, Upon Him
German Title: Harre, meine Seele, harre des Herrn
Author: Friedrich Räder
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Elmhurst Hymnal #200

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The Children's Hymnal #64

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