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About this Hymn
This hymn of repentance based on Psalm 130 has been paired with the modern Scottish Psalter paraphrase, sung to the tune of MARTYRDOM. Psalm 130, known as "De Profundis," or "Out of the Depths," is one of the finest, most heart-wrenching laments in all of literature. It is used in countless liturgies and has shaped the work of many poets, preachers, and musicians.
Lyrics
Intro
Lord, from the depths I call to you; Lord, hear me from on high. And give attention to my voice when I for mercy cry.
Verse 1
Out of the depths I cry to you, in darkest places I will call; incline your ear to me anew, and hear my cry for mercy, Lord.
Verse 2
Were you to count my sinful ways, how could I come before your throne? Yet full forgiveness meets my gaze; I stand redeemed by grace alone.
Chorus 1
I will wait for you, I will wait for you— on your word I will rely. I will wait for you, surely wait for you, till my soul is satisfied.
Verse 3
So put your hope in God alone; take courage in his pow'r to save, completely and forever won by Christ, emerging from the grave.
Verse 4
Now he has come to make a way, and God himself has paid the price, that all who trust in him today find healing in his sacrifice.
Chorus 2
I will wait for you, I will wait for you, through the storm and through the night. I will wait for you, surely wait for you, for your love is my delight.
Outro
I wait, my soul waits for the Lord; my hope is in his word. More than the watchman waits for dawn, my soul waits for the Lord.
Lord, from the depths I call to you; Lord, hear me from on high. And give attention to my voice when I for mercy cry.
Verse 1
Out of the depths I cry to you, in darkest places I will call; incline your ear to me anew, and hear my cry for mercy, Lord.
Verse 2
Were you to count my sinful ways, how could I come before your throne? Yet full forgiveness meets my gaze; I stand redeemed by grace alone.
Chorus 1
I will wait for you, I will wait for you— on your word I will rely. I will wait for you, surely wait for you, till my soul is satisfied.
Verse 3
So put your hope in God alone; take courage in his pow'r to save, completely and forever won by Christ, emerging from the grave.
Verse 4
Now he has come to make a way, and God himself has paid the price, that all who trust in him today find healing in his sacrifice.
Chorus 2
I will wait for you, I will wait for you, through the storm and through the night. I will wait for you, surely wait for you, for your love is my delight.
Outro
I wait, my soul waits for the Lord; my hope is in his word. More than the watchman waits for dawn, my soul waits for the Lord.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Intro/Outro: "Lord, from the Depths I Call to You" Scottish Psalter, Free Church of Scotland; Hymn: Keith Getty, Jordan Kauflin, Matt Merker, Stuart Townend
Music: Intro/Outro: Hugh Wilson, 1825; Hymn: Keith Getty, Jordan Kauflin, Matt Merker, Stuart Townend
Intro/Outro: © 2003 Free Church of Scotland; Hymn: © 2018 Getty Music Publishing / Jordan Kauflin Music / Matthew Merker Music / Townend Songs (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com, Song Solutions / www.songsolutions.com)
Music: Intro/Outro: Hugh Wilson, 1825; Hymn: Keith Getty, Jordan Kauflin, Matt Merker, Stuart Townend
Intro/Outro: © 2003 Free Church of Scotland; Hymn: © 2018 Getty Music Publishing / Jordan Kauflin Music / Matthew Merker Music / Townend Songs (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com, Song Solutions / www.songsolutions.com)