HOW SWEET TO BOW AND WAIT    

 

Don Fortner

 

(Tune: O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES #46 CM)

 

How sweet to bow and wait before

The throne of my dear Lord;

Surrender to His providence,

And wait to hear His word.

 

Sickness and health, sorrow and joy,

He wisely measures out:

Faithful and true, He does me good;

His love I cannot doubt!

 

My Father knows just what I need

To make me trust Him more,

To draw my heart to Christ in love,

And seek His will the more.

 

I lay myself before Your throne,

My God, Your will be done!

Order my steps and guide my heart

To magnify Your Son.

 

O Holy Spirit, as I wait,

Descend upon my soul,

Inscribe upon my heart Your will,

And make my spirit whole.