Who spoke the earth and sky to form
Who sets the sun and calls the dawn
Who breathed me out of dust to life
With the will to trust or run and hide
I will stay should the world by me fold
Lift up Your name as the darkness falls
I will wait and hold fast to Your word
Heart on Your heart and my eyes on Yours
Who loved me through my rebel way
Who chose to carry all my shame
Who breaths in me with endless life
The King of glory Jesus Christ
God of wonder and God of grace
Let my soul stand always to praise You
Fix my eyes on Your perfect way
And I’ll never look back
Who lifts the poor and heals the blind
Who trampled death for all mankind
Who stands for all with arms stretched wide
My King forever Jesus Christ
Song Meaning
The song recounts Jesus as Creator, bearer of shame, conqueror of death, and the One the singer resolves to wait for and praise.
Biblical Message
Colossians 1:16 speaks of creation through Christ; 1 Peter 2:24 speaks of Him bearing sin; 1 Corinthians 15:20 speaks of resurrection.
Reflection
Staying and waiting are acts of trust in the person whose story the verses tell.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Stay and Wait”?
The song recounts Jesus as Creator, bearer of shame, conqueror of death, and the One the singer resolves to wait for and praise.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Colossians 1:16 speaks of creation through Christ; 1 Peter 2:24 speaks of Him bearing sin; 1 Corinthians 15:20 speaks of resurrection.
When can this song be used in worship?
A reflective worship set on perseverance.