Wait on the Lord

Uses: Advent

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31; I Peter 5:7; Psalm 27:14

Painting the text in music, this engaging Advent choral has a theme punctuated with enigmatic rests bringing a sense of urgency andanticipation to the hope for Messiah. A stately 3/4 meter gives the music a steady purposeful feel while the text espouses the attributes of “Emmanuel, God with us.” The brief performance time makes this useful forAdvent candlelighting moments. Duration: ca. 2:37.