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When Will I?
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Aug 12, 2026 updated
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Candi Staton's song "When Will I" is a reflective gospel piece about the struggle to trust God and let go of worry. The lyrics express a longing for peace and freedom from fear and doubt, acknowledging that worry is wasted time and that letting go brings peace of mind. The singer prays for faith to endure, using the image of a lonely sparrow to illustrate a desire for carefree trust. The song gently points to God's love and the need for surrender, making it a heartfelt plea for spiritual growth and inner calm.
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When will I ever learn
All my worry is a waste of time
When will I ever learn
Letting go brings peace of mind
When will I ever see
Things have a way of working out
When will I ever be free
Free from fear, free from doubt
Oh lord, I pray to you
Gimme the faith to make it through
I see a lonely sparrow fly
And I wonder when will I
When will I ever know a
Peaceful feeling in my soul
When will I understand
God loves me the way I am
Oh lord, I pray to you
Give me the faith to make it through
I see a lonely sparrow fly
And I wonder when will I
When will I