1 I've tasted the sweets of forgiveness and peace,
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r;
My spirit from bondage to sin has release,
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r.
I know I am changed from my former estate,
But something I lack, and for this I now wait;
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r,
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r.

2 The promise Thou gavest to all who obey,
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r;
The blessing, I pray Thee, no longer delay,
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r.
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the fire from above,
To set me ablaze with His glory and love;
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r,
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r.

3 For power to witness for Thee ev'rywhere,
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r;
The pow'r of the Spirit to help me in pray'r,
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r.
'Tis promised, O Lord, unto those who believe,–
I wait, Lord, in faith till I fully receive;
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r,
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r.

4 I'm waiting, O Lord, with a longing sincere,
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r;
I know Thou art faithful to answer my pray'r,
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r.
I plead but the merits of Christ crucified;
In Him I am ransomed, for in Him I died;
He promised to give me the pow'r,
I'm waiting, O Lord, for the pow'r.