Courage in the Waiting

Modern Worship Ballad (Reflective and Steady) Style: Tempo:: 68–72 BPM (slow 6/8 or 4/4 time) Tone: Warm, meditative, confident, Instrumentation: • Piano or acoustic guitar lead • Light pad or ambient synth • Cello or soft electric guitar swells • Gentle percussion or brushed snare around the bridge/outro Vocal feel: Intimate and earnest — think of someone praying through the lyric, not performing it, Recommended Key: D Major Vocal Range: B2 – F#4 Build into the chorus

Verse 1 In You, O Lord, I take my stand, My refuge strong, my guiding hand. When fear surrounds and hope is gone, You are my fortress, You are my song. Verse 2 You see my grief, You know my pain, You cause my soul to hope again. When I am weak, Your grace is strong— You are my fortress, You are my song. Chorus Give me courage in the waiting, Faith to trust what I cannot see. You are my God, my hope unshaken, I am safe in the arms that shelter me. Give me courage in the waiting. Bridge You are my God. My hope is in you Lord When times are hard, you’ll see me through. You are the rock my feet stand on. No matter what comes, My trust is in you. Repeat bridge Yes, you are my God. My hope is in you Lord. When times are hard, you’ll see me through. You are the rock my feet stand on. No matter what comes, My trust is in you. Chorus Give me courage in the waiting, Faith to trust what I cannot see. You are my God, my hope unshaken, I am safe in the arms that shelter me. Give me courage in the waiting. Repeat Chorus Give me courage in the waiting, Faith to trust what I cannot see. You are my God, my hope unshaken, I am safe in the arms that shelter me. Give me courage in the waiting. Tag Courage in the waiting, Courage in the waiting, Courage in the waiting… Final Chorus Give me courage in the waiting, Faith to trust what I cannot see. You are my God, my hope unshaken, I am safe in the arms that shelter me. Give me courage in the waiting. Courage in the Waiting

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