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Wait A Little Longer, Please Jesus
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Aug 9, 2026 updated
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Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens sing a heartfelt country gospel plea in "Wait a Little Longer Jesus." The song expresses the weariness of earthly labor and the longing for heavenly rest, yet it asks Jesus to delay His return so that more wandering souls, including loved ones, can be saved. The lyrics balance a personal desire for peace with a compassionate concern for others' salvation, reflecting a common theme in traditional gospel music. The song's simple, earnest tone underscores the tension between wanting to go home and wanting to bring others along.
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Here the labor is so hard and the workers they are tired
And our weary hearts're yearning for a rest
And I find we're getting anxious to be in that happy home
Where we'll receive such peace and happiness
But wait a little longer, please Jesus
There are so many wandering out in sin
Just a little longer, please Jesus
A few more days to get our loved ones in
Family scattered here and there and thought Lord we love them dear
Maybe we can help them find a way
But if waiting is the cost, dear ol' Lord then I'll be lost
And that's the only reason why we say
Wait a little longer, please Jesus
There are so many wandering out in sin
Just a little longer, please Jesus
A few more days to get our loved ones in
A few more days to get our loved ones in