Wait, My Soul, Upon the Lord

Verse 1

Wait, my soul, upon the Lord, To His gracious promise flee, Laying hold upon His word: "As thy days thy strength shall be."

Verse 2

If the sorrows of thy case Seem peculiar still to thee, God has promised needful grace: "As thy days thy strength shall be."

Verse 3

Days of trial, days of grief, In succession thou mayst see; This is still thy sweet relief: "As thy days thy strength shall be."

Verse 4

Rock of Ages, I'm secure, With Thy promise, full and free, Faithful, positive, and sure; "As thy days thy strength shall be."

Verse 5

Amen.