Shane & Shane - I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130) Lyrics

Lyrics

Out of the depths I cry to You
In darkest places I will call
Incline Your ear to me anew
And hear my cry for mercy Lord

Were You to count my sinful ways
How could I come before Your throne
Yet full forgiveness meets my gaze
I stand redeemed by grace alone

I will wait for You, I will wait for You
On Your word I will rely
I will wait for You, surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied

So put Your hope in God alone
Take courage in His power to save
Completely and forever won
By Christ emerging from the grave

I will wait for You, I will wait for You
On Your word I will rely
I will wait for You, surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied, oh, ooh

Now He has come to make a way
And God Himself has paid the price
That all who trust in Him today
Find healing in His sacrifice
That all who trust in Him today
Find healing in His sacrifice

I will wait for You, I will wait for You
Through the storm and through the night
I will wait for You, surely wait for You
For Your love is my delight

Oh I will wait for You, I will wait for You
Through the storm and through the night
I will wait for You, surely wait for You
For Your love is my delight

I will wait for You, I will wait for You
Through the storm and through the night
I will wait for You, surely wait for You
For Your love is my delight, oh, ooh
Oh You are my delight
You're my delight

I will wait for You, I will wait for You
On Your word I will rely
I will wait for You, surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied

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Shane & Shane: I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)

Meaning & Inspiration

Shane & Shane's "I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)," released in 2019 as part of their album *Hymns Live*, is a profound musical rendering of one of the Bible's most poignant psalms. This track delves deeply into the human experience of despair and the unwavering hope found in divine faithfulness, directly drawing from the powerful imagery and confession of Psalm 130. The song opens with a raw cry from the depths, echoing the Psalmist's confession, "Out of the depths I cry to You; hear my voice!" (Psalm 130:1-2a, NIV). This mirrors the honest struggle many face when grappling with sin and feeling overwhelmed by circumstances, acknowledging that in our own right, we could never stand before a holy God.

The genius of "I Will Wait For You" lies in its seamless transition from this recognition of sinfulness to the assuredness of God's abundant mercy and forgiveness. The lyrics beautifully articulate the biblical truth that while our transgressions are many, God's grace is immeasurably greater, a concept foundational to the Christian faith and explicitly stated in Romans 5:20, "where sin increased, grace abounded all the more." This leads into the central theme of patient anticipation, the commitment to "wait for You, on Your word I will rely," which is a direct echo of Psalm 130:5, "I wait for the Lord, my whole soul waits, and in his word I hope." This waiting is not passive resignation but an active trust, a reliance on God's promises and His ultimate plan for salvation.

Further enriching the message, the song pivots to the glorious reality of Christ's redemptive work. The lines, "So put Your hope in God alone, take courage in His power to save, completely and forever won, by Christ emerging from the grave," serve as a powerful testament to the resurrection, the cornerstone of our faith as described in 1 Corinthians 15:14: "And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith." The message then expands to encompass the accessibility of this salvation, emphasizing that "all who trust in Him today find healing in His sacrifice." This aligns perfectly with John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The song concludes by reinforcing the unwavering commitment to wait, even "through the storm and through the night," grounded in the delight and satisfaction found in God's unchanging love. Shane & Shane masterfully weave these theological truths into a deeply personal and inspiring declaration of faith, making "I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)" a compelling expression of hope and devotion.