Waiting On The World To Change - A Song For Advent

Waiting On The World To Change - by John Mayer
Arranged by Chris Tsujiuchi (piano and vocals) and Christine Bougie (guitar)
Lyrics by Adrian Marchuk
www.windermerechurch.ca
Lyrics:
Waiting in the silence
Of a cold and wintry night
An angel came from heaven
In a blinding flash of light
Giving out a simple message
To a young girl in the night
God’s seen the people suffering
And God’s gonna set things right
And so we’re waiting
Waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting
Waiting on the world to change
Maybe the coming of the Saviour
Can bring a change in our behaviour
While we’re waiting
Waiting on the world to change
Now Joseph had his doubts
That he could follow with God’s plan
To dedicate his life to Mary
To try to be that kind of man
But then an angel came and told him
To do his duty and stand tall
And that this little precious baby
Would be the Saviour of us all
And so we’re waiting
Waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting
Waiting on the world the change
Because the news the angel bringed him
Could mean the coming of the Kingdom
And so we’re waiting
Waiting on the world to change
So tell me why so many suffer
When Jesus won the fight?
Why do those who walk in darkness
Still struggle for the light?
Let us liberate the captives
Let us help the blind to see
Let us fight for justice everywhere
Until all of us are free
As we’re waiting
Waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting
Waiting on the world to change
Because the Spirit won’t be silent
While the world is still so violent
So we keep on waiting
Waiting on the world to change
So can you see the hope that’s shining
In the eyes of every child?
And can you let love live inside you?
Can you let your joy run wild?
Can you find a room for sorrow
Even in this time of peace?
And can you celebrate a Saviour
Whose love will never cease
As we’re waiting
Waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting
Waiting on the world to change
Tell the broken and the mourner
That joy is just around the corner
As we keep on waiting
Waiting on the world to change
As we’re waiting
Waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting
Waiting on the world to change
Maybe the coming of a Saviour
Will mean a change in our behaviour
As we’re waiting
Waiting on the world to change
Waiting
Waiting on the world to change
Waiting
Waiting on the world to change
Images:
“Mary’s Song” by Lauren Wright Pittman - available via Creative Commons 3.0 license
“The Visitation” - Jacopo Pontormo - available via Creative Commons 3.0 license
"Centre Christ" by Lauren Wright Pittman| A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
“Joy To The World” - Democratic Republic of Congo - www.flickr.com/photos/babasteve/31844535845 - available via Creative Commons 3.0
“Refugees - Sagrada Familia” by Kelly Latimore - www.kellylatimoreicons.com/contactg
"Contours of Mary’s Dream" by Lauren Wright Pittman| A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
“Homeless Man” - www.pixabay.com/photos/homeless-man-poverty-male-poor-861899/ - available via Creative Commons 4.0
“Homeless Jesus Statue at Dominican Order Church” - by Mario Roberto Duran Ortiz - available via Creative Commons 4.0
“Women and Children Among Syrian Refugees” - by Mstyslav Chernov - available via Creative Commons 4.0
“George Floyd Protests” - by Ted Eytan - available via Creative Commons 4.0
“Teaching In The Temple” - JESUS MAFA - www.librarie-emmanuel.fr - available via Creative Commons 3.0
“Festival Of Lights” - by John August Swanson - www.johnaugustswanson.com - available via Creative Commons 3.0
“Hand Statue” - www.needpix.com/photo/1114956 - available via Creative Commons 4.0
“Those Who Dream” Title Image | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org