186. Waitin' for the light

Oh yes, I’m waiting for the light to set me free.
Yes, I am waitin’ for the light to shine down on me.
If the devil tries to drag you under, just take a look around;
the Lord will lift you up, put you on higher ground. (2x)

I’m climbin’ higher mountains and tryin’ not to roam.
I’m bearin’ heavy burdens till I can reach my home.
‘Cause when I get to Canaan my spirit will be free!
If the Lord will just shine His light on me.

Oh yes, I’m waiting for the light to set me free.
Yes, I am waitin’ for the light to shine down on me.
If the devil tries to drag you under, just take a look around;
the Lord will lift you up, put you on higher ground.
Oh yes, He’ll lift you up, put you on higher ground.

I’m near the river Jordan, it’s chilly and it’s cold.
Though it may chill the body, it cannot touch the soul.
And when I cross that river, my spirit will be free!
If the Lord will just shine His light on me.

Oh yes, I’m waiting for the light to set me free.
Yes, I am waitin’ for the light to shine down on me.
If the devil tries to drag you under, just take a look around;
the Lord will lift you up! Oh yes, He’ll lift you up!
The Lord will lift you up!
And put you on higher ground, higher ground!