Richard Smallwood - My Everything (Praise Waiteth) Lyrics
Released: 21 Oct 2003
Lyrics
Oh Lord, Your My Everyhing
Praise Wait-Eth For Thee My King
Oh-Oh, Thou Who Hear-Eth Everthing
Oh Lord, Your My Ev-Ry-Thing
Repeat As Directed
You-Are My Light
That Shines-In The Midst Of Darkness
You-Are My Help
Your're There-In Times Of Trouble- [Modulaton]
Where-Would-I Be
If Not But For Your Mercy
Oh Lord, Your're My Ev-Erything
[Repeat As Directed]
Praise Wait-Eth For Thee
My Everything
[Repeat As Directed]
Video
Richard Smallwood & Vision - My Everything [Praise Waiteth] (Part 1)
Meaning & Inspiration
"My Everything (Praise Waiteth)" by Richard Smallwood, featured on his 1983 album *Richard Smallwood With Vision - The Praise & Worship Songs of Richard Smallwood*, is a profound declaration of unwavering reliance on God, crafted with a simplicity that belies its immense spiritual weight. The song's core message is laid bare in its opening lines: "Oh Lord, You're My Everything, Praise Waiteth For Thee My King." This isn't merely a catchy refrain; it's a theological statement that encapsulates the believer's posture before the divine. The phrase "Praise Waiteth" speaks to a profound certainty, an assurance that praise is not an option but an inevitable response to God’s nature and actions. This echoes the sentiment of Psalm 65:1, which states, "Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion." The lyrics then expand on this foundational truth by illuminating *why* God is "everything" to the worshiper.
The verses beautifully articulate God's multifaceted role in the life of faith. He is presented as the ultimate source of light in spiritual darkness, a concept deeply rooted in Scripture. Jesus Himself declared, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12). This light is not a fleeting illumination but a transformative presence that guides and sustains. Furthermore, God is revealed as our "Help in times of trouble." This resonates powerfully with verses like Psalm 46:1, which proclaims, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." The journey described in the song – the contemplation of one's existence "If not but for Your mercy" – directly aligns with the biblical understanding of salvation being entirely by grace, as Paul reminds us in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." The lyrical modulation, a common musical device to signify a shift or elevation, mirrors the spiritual uplift and deepening realization of God's goodness throughout the song. The repeated affirmation, "Oh Lord, You're My Everything," serves as a powerful anchor, reinforcing the central theme of total dependence and worship. Ultimately, "My Everything (Praise Waiteth)" is an invitation to acknowledge God as the source, sustainer, and ultimate destination of all life, a truth sung with humble adoration and unwavering conviction.