Not so in haste my heart!—He never comes too late

323 Dolomite Chant. 6. 6. 6. 6.

1. Not so in haste my heart!
   Have faith in God, and wait;
   Although He linger long,
   He never comes too late.

2. He never cometh late;
   He knoweth what is best;
   Vex not thyself in vain;
   Until He cometh, rest.

3. Until He cometh, rest,
   Nor grudge the hours that roll;
   The feet that wait for God
   Are soonest at the goal.

4. Are soonest at the goal
   That is not gained with speed;
   Then hold thee still, my heart,
   For I shall wait His lead.
                         Bradford Torrey
                         The Methodist Hymnal 1939 edition

<idle musing>
I don't recall ever singing this hymn—and it doesn't seem to have ever been very popular, only occurring in 37 hymnals. I do like the emphasis on waiting and abiding, trusting that God will lead in his timing, not ours. A healthy corrective to our hustle-bustle, rush around world.
</idle musing>