How blest are they, O Lord,
who stay themselves on thee;
who wait for thy salvation, Lord,
shall thy salvation see.

When we in darkness walk,
not feel the heav’nly flame,
then is the time to trust our God,
and call upon his name.

Soon shall our doubts and fears
subside at his control:
his lovingkindness shall break thro’
the midnight of the soul.

Wait till the shadows flee;
wait thy appointed hour;
wait till the Bridegroom of thy soul
reveals his love with power.

His grace will to the end
stronger and brighter shine,
nor present things, nor things to come
shall quench the spark divine.