Tune: OLIVET
Words: Adam Carlill
Music: Lowell Mason, 1832
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Father, I wait for You,
quiet, I wait for You,
safe and secure.
God is a trusty rock,
fortress and sturdy lock,
saving me from the shock,
protected, sure.
Why do you threaten me,
challenge my dignity?
You shall be slain.
They are a leaning wall,
swaying and bound to fall;
falsely they bless, and all
they say is vain.
So I will wait for God,
quiet, I hope for God,
safe and secure.
God is a trusty rock,
fortress and sturdy lock,
saving me from the shock,
protected, sure.
God is a strength to me,
fortress and sanctuary,
glory and power.
People of every race,
constantly plead for grace;
God will, in every case,
remain their tower.
People are vanity,
lying humanity,
flying away.
Trust not in robbery,
vigor or snobbery;
wealth turns to poverty,
and does not pay.
One thing God said to me,
twice He has read to me:
"Strength comes from God."
Grace is from You, my Lord,
and, by Your holy word,
You give what we deserve
beneath Your rod.
quiet, I wait for You,
safe and secure.
God is a trusty rock,
fortress and sturdy lock,
saving me from the shock,
protected, sure.
Why do you threaten me,
challenge my dignity?
You shall be slain.
They are a leaning wall,
swaying and bound to fall;
falsely they bless, and all
they say is vain.
So I will wait for God,
quiet, I hope for God,
safe and secure.
God is a trusty rock,
fortress and sturdy lock,
saving me from the shock,
protected, sure.
God is a strength to me,
fortress and sanctuary,
glory and power.
People of every race,
constantly plead for grace;
God will, in every case,
remain their tower.
People are vanity,
lying humanity,
flying away.
Trust not in robbery,
vigor or snobbery;
wealth turns to poverty,
and does not pay.
One thing God said to me,
twice He has read to me:
"Strength comes from God."
Grace is from You, my Lord,
and, by Your holy word,
You give what we deserve
beneath Your rod.
Copyright
Words: © 2018 Psalms for the Common Era, Adam Carlill. All rights reserved.
Music: Public domain
These lyrics have been posted on Grace Music with permission from the copyright holder. They may be used in corporate worship in accordance with a valid CCLI license. Lyrics should be displayed unaltered and include author and copyright information. All other uses require permission from the copyright holder.
Music: Public domain
These lyrics have been posted on Grace Music with permission from the copyright holder. They may be used in corporate worship in accordance with a valid CCLI license. Lyrics should be displayed unaltered and include author and copyright information. All other uses require permission from the copyright holder.
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