I've Been Waiting
by Jayne Nitz
Piano - Digital Sheet Music

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SKU: A0.922909

Composed by Jayne Nitz. Christian,Christmas,Sacred. 8 pages. Jayne Nitz #6661561. Published by Jayne Nitz (A0.922909).

This duet for tenor and alto voice is a thoughtful new wording of the "Nunc Dimittis," or song of Simeon, upon the presentation of Jesus in the temple. It expands in the last verse to speak about waiting for Christ’s second return. Since this is a duet for tenor and alto, the voice of Anna the prophetess appears in the chorus. Includes reproducible lyric sheet.

Other versions of this song available on this site:
"I’ve Been Waiting," for tenor solo and piano. Perfect for a tenor with a slightly higher range.

Fitting for: Christmas, Epiphany, Presentation of Jesus, Presentation of the Lord

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Lyrics:
Sometimes I think they don't remember
That they need a Savior for their sins,
And being busy with the present,
Forget the promise of the past.

And ev'ry time I pass the temple,
Watching wearily but hopefully,
I ponder what I want to tell him  
When God is with us at last:

Chorus:
"I've been waiting, waiting for you, little boy,
The king of kings in my arms.
Who am I that I see your face; the face of God?
I have been waiting for you."

Now there's a couple near the courtyard
Going in with smiles full of joy,
Just like a lot of other people,
To present their firstborn boy.

I'm on my feet and almost running
As the Spirit whispers, "That's the one."
Now that I've seen his life beginning,
I'll go in peace; my watch is done.

(Chorus)

I know your sacrifice will save me-
Your holy life laid down for mine.
But after you have won the battle,
Then we'll await you one more time.

I am waiting, waiting for you, Jesus Christ.
The king of kings will return.
Who am I that I’ll see your face; the face of God?
Oh, I am waiting for you.

Copyright © 2009, 2021 Jayne Nitz

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