Lyrics
Chorus
Teach me, Lord, Teach me, Lord, to wait!
Teach me, Lord, to wait - down on my knees.
Verse 1
Till in your own good time you answer my pleas.
Teach me not to rely on what others may do.
But to wait in prayer for an answer from you.
Bridge
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
They shall mount up with wings as eagles.
They shall run and not grow weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
Chorus
Teach me, Lord, Teach me, Lord, to wait!
Verse 2
And teach me, Lord, to wait - while hearts are aflame.
Let me humble my pride and call on your name.
Keep my faith renewed and only on thee.
And let me be on this earth what you want me to be.
Bridge
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
They shall mount up with wings as eagles.
They shall run and not grow weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
Outro
Teach me, Lord, Teach me, Lord, to wait!
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Teach Me Lord to Wait” by Gold City is a southern gospel prayer for patience. The opening asks the Lord to teach the singer to wait, down on his knees, until God answers in His own good time. It adds a plain request not to rely on what others may do, but to wait in prayer for an answer from God.
The repeated section is a near quotation of Isaiah 40:31: “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint.” The song places that promise in the middle of the prayer, as the reason waiting is worth it.
The second verse asks for humility, saying “Let me humble my pride and call on Your name,” and for faith that stays on the Lord. It ends by asking to be on earth what God wants. The tone is quiet and the message is trust, patience, and prayer.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 40:31 Those who wait on the Lord renew their strength
- Psalm 27:14 Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
- James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord