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Worship — Attributes and Providence of God

Wait, O my soul, thy Maker's will

  • No. 48
  • Words Benjamin Beddome.
  • 4 stanzas
  • Words only in the original

Words

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1

Wait, O my soul, thy Maker's will,
Tumultuous passions all be still,
Nor let a murmuring thought arise;
His ways are just, his counsels wise.

2

In realms of cloudless light he dwells,
Performs his work, the cause conceals;
And though his footsteps are unknown,
Judgment and truth support his throne.

3

In heaven and earth and air and seas
He executes his firm decrees;
And by his saints it stands confessed
That what he does is ever best.

4

Wait, then, my soul, submissive wait,
With reverence bow before his seat,
And 'mid the terrors of his rod
Trust in a wise and gracious God.

About this hymn

As printed Words only. As printed: hymn number «48», reference line «64, 58, 694.» in italics (sing to the tune of hymn 64, 58 or 694), four numbered stanzas in the left column of p. 20 below hymn 47, «Benjamin Beddome.» in italics at the end. The first word «WAIT» is set in small capitals. The print sets a thin space before «;» («arise ;», «conceals ;», «decrees ;»); it is closed up here. Spelling, punctuation and capitals are the print's; apostrophes are straight («Maker's», «'mid»). The lines of each stanza are set flush (no indentation). No meter is printed (the text is L. M., 8.8.8.8, in couplets).

Source
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book (Battle Creek: Review & Herald, 1886/1888)
Where
Worship — Attributes and Providence of God · No. 48 · printed page 20
Checked
lyrics verified (fork reading; parent check pending) · 2026-09-25