The phrase "The nations wait" resonates through 4 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
The nations wait
...He sees a fairer orb arise.
Behold the nations wait Thy light,
To scatter their remaining night;...
He sees a fairer orb arise.
Behold the nations wait Thy light,
To scatter their remaining night;
...Too long ye stay the promised years
For which the nations wait!
And ye upon the tented field,...
Too long ye stay the promised years
For which the nations wait!
And ye upon the tented field,
...That scatters night;
The nations wait,
Lord not in vain...
That scatters night;
The nations wait,
Lord not in vain
...The glories of Emmanuel’s name;
The nations wait to hear thee tell
Of Him who saves from death and hell....
The glories of Emmanuel’s name;
The nations wait to hear thee tell
Of Him who saves from death and hell.
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