Hymn Library / Hymn Library

Waiting at the Cross

Barney Elliott Warren • English

Primary Scripture: Colossians 1:20

Verse 1

Lord, I come to Thee with an aching heart, I am waiting at the cross; I confess my guilt, and with sin I part, I am waiting at the cross.

Chorus

Waiting at the cross, waiting at the cross, Waiting at the cross for Thee; Waiting at the cross, waiting at the cross, Waiting at the cross for Thee.

Verse 2

I forsake the way I am walking in, I am waiting at the cross; Save me now, I pray, from this load of sin, I am waiting at the cross.

Chorus

Waiting at the cross, waiting at the cross, Waiting at the cross for Thee; Waiting at the cross, waiting at the cross, Waiting at the cross for Thee.

Verse 3

I am bound, O Lord, but I come to Thee, I am waiting at the cross; It was there Christ suffered in pardon me, I am waiting at the cross.

Chorus

Waiting at the cross, waiting at the cross, Waiting at the cross for Thee; Waiting at the cross, waiting at the cross, Waiting at the cross for Thee.

Verse 4

I repent, O Lord, as Thy word commands, I am waiting at the cross; Oh, release my heart from its sinful bands, I am waiting at the cross.

Chorus

Waiting at the cross, waiting at the cross, Waiting at the cross for Thee; Waiting at the cross, waiting at the cross, Waiting at the cross for Thee.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • colossians 1:20
Waiting at the Cross | Hymn Library | Scripture Spot