The Cyber Hymnal ‎#5225

5225. Only Waiting

1. I am waiting for the morning
Of the blessèd day to dawn,
When the sorrow and the sadness
Of this changeful life are gone.

Refrain
I am waiting, only waiting,
Till this weary life is o’er;
Only waiting for my welcome,
From my Savior on the other shore.

2. I am waiting, worn and weary
With the battle and the strife,
Hoping when the warfare’s over
To receive a crown of life. [Refrain]

3. Waiting, hoping, trusting ever,
For a home of boundless love;
Like a pilgrim, looking forward
To the land of bliss above. [Refrain]

4. Hoping soon to meet the loved ones
Where the many mansions be;
List’ning for the happy welcome
Of my Savior calling me. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I am waiting for the morning
• Title: Only Waiting
• Author: W. G. Irvin (1874)
• Refrain First Line: I am waiting, only waiting
• Language: English
• Source: Songs of Glory, by James Fillmore (Cincinnati, Ohio: Fillmore Brothers, 1874)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [I am waiting for the morning]
• Composer: James Henry Fillmore, Sr.
• Incipit: 55451 23211 12176
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain