Introduction
Words: Daniel R. Lucas, in The Children’s Hallelujah (Cincinnati, Ohio: Fillmore Brothers, 1886).
Music: James H. Rosecrans (🔊 pdf nwc).
(1843–1926)
Wait patiently, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious harvest from the land, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains.
James 5:7
Words: Daniel R. Lucas, in The Children’s Hallelujah (Cincinnati, Ohio: Fillmore Brothers, 1886).
Music: James H. Rosecrans (🔊 pdf nwc).
We wait the coming of the Lord,
The Savior reigning now above;
The promise of His holy Word,
He shall confirm in truth and love.
Refrain
O wait, calmly wait, for He will come;
O wait, He will come and bring us home;
O wait, calmly wait, for He will come;
O wait, He will come and bring us home.
We wait the coming of our friend,
Who loves us with immortal love;
And shall Himself from Heav’n descend,
And bring us to our home above.
Refrain
We wait the coming of the King,
Who holds the key of every grave,
Who will the palms of victory bring,
And all His loyal people save.
Refrain