Without intent, a groundswell of popularity took place when students, seminarians, and women religious took stenciled mimeographed copies of their new music back to their communities where it became known as music by the "St. Louis Jesuits."
Patience People
St. Louis Jesuits Lyrics
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See the farmer await the yield of the soil.
He watches it in winter and in spring rain.
Patience, people,
For the Lord is coming. Patience, people, till the Lord is come.
You have seen the purpose of the Lord.
You know of His compassion and His mercy.
Patience, people,
Steady your hearts for the Lord is close at hand.
And do not grumble, one against the other.
Patience, people, for the Lord is coming.
The lyrics to St. Louis Jesuits' song "Patience People" focus on the theme of waiting for the Lord's arrival with patience. The first verse compares waiting for the Lord to a farmer waiting for the yield of the soil. It emphasizes the importance of being patient because just like how the farmer waits for winter and spring rain, it takes time for the Lord to come.
The second verse reminds listeners about the purpose of the Lord and His compassion and mercy. This knowledge should also help people be patient because they know the end result will be worth the wait.
Lastly, the third verse reminds people to be kind to one another and to not complain. It is important to be patient with each other during the waiting period because the Lord is close at hand.
Overall, the song encourages people to have faith and wait for the Lord with patience. It reminds listeners that even though the waiting period may be difficult, it is important to remain steadfast in their beliefs and kind to one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Patience, people, till the Lord is come.
Wait for the Lord to arrive patiently.
See the farmer await the yield of the soil.
Observe how the farmer waits for his crops to grow and mature.
He watches it in winter and in spring rain.
The farmer closely observes his crops during different seasons, including winter and spring rain.
Patience, people, for the Lord is coming.
Be patient and wait for the Lord to come.
You have seen the purpose of the Lord.
You have witnessed the intention of the Lord's actions.
You know of His compassion and His mercy.
You're familiar with the Lord's kindness and compassion.
Patience, people, for the Lord is coming.
Be patient and wait for the Lord to come.
Steady your hearts for the Lord is close at hand.
Prepare yourself emotionally as the Lord is near.
And do not grumble, one against the other.
Don't complain or argue with one another.
Patience, people, for the Lord is coming.
Be patient and wait for the Lord to come.
Writer(s): John B Foley
Contributed by Lincoln P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ARACELI LOREDO
on Happy Is the Man
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