A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#387

387. How sweet to wait upon the Lord

1 How sweet to wait upon the Lord,
While he fulfils his gracious word;
To seek his face, and not in vain,
To be beloved, and love again!

2 To see, while prostrate at his feet,
Jehovah on the mercy-seat;
And Jesus, at the Lord’s right hand,
With his divine atonement stand!

3 “Father,” he cries, “I will that these
Before thee on their bended knees,
For whom my life I once laid down,
Be with me soon on this my throne.”

4 Amen! our hearts with rapture cry,
May we with reverence look so high;
Ascended Saviour, fix our eyes,
By faith upon this glorious prize!

5 With this delightful prospect fired,
We’ll run, nor in thy ways be tired;
And all the trials here we see,
Will make us long to reign with thee.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet to wait upon the Lord
• Author: Swain
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Prayer and Watchfulness

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