Waiting

There is nothing I can do but wait upon the Lord While I do, I faithfully put on my shield and sword These things will help protect me from all the devil's schemes He's always ready to attack and ruin me it seems Waiting can be difficult a trying time for sure Sufficient though, is my God's grace to help me to endure No evil power on the earth can trouble me for long My Father's hands shall hold me up and help me to be strong No stormy seas, no flaming fire will ever do me harm as long as I do faithfully lean on my Father's arm I must sit and wait sometimes Oh Father, this I know But this is how You make Yourself inside my heart to grow All things work together for the good You do in me Your hands have caused the lame to walk and made the blind to see So with those same almighty hands make me a patient man For nothing worketh patience like a world of waiting can.