1. I will watch and wait for the morning’s dawn,
That will end the night of each weary one;
I will sing my song as the days go by,
Marching onward still to my home, so nigh.

Chorus:
I am waiting for the dawning,
Waiting for the dawning,
Waiting for the dawning,
Waiting for the break of day.

2. I will watch and wait till the storm is o’er,
And a light shines out from the golden shore;
Then the Lord will say, “Weary wand’rer, come
To the land of rest, to thy blissful home.” [Chorus]

3. I will watch and wait, for ‘twill not be long
Ere I strike glad hands with the blood-washed throng;
Then I’ll shout and sing while the ages roll,
Hallelujah! Christ hath redeemed my soul! [Chorus]