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The Savior Is Waiting - Hymnal

ID 3485 · Structured composer unknown · Piano · Level 4 · Points 3620

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“The Savior is Waiting” is presented here as a one-page written hymn setting by Ralph Carmichael. The page uses a traditional two-staff hymn texture with melody, harmony, and lyrics written into the score, rather than chord symbols or a lead-sheet format. The music has a gentle invitation-like character, with steady 3/4 motion, clear vocal-style phrasing, and a refrain that repeats the central idea of Christ waiting for the listener to respond.Measures 1–7 present the opening verse phrase, “The Savior is waiting to enter your heart.” The melody moves in a calm, direct shape, while the lower voices provide steady harmonic support underneath. The text gives the opening a personal and reflective quality rather than a public hymn-of-praise character.Measures 8–15 continue the verse with the response-focused text, “There’s nothing in this world to keep you apart.” The harmony supports the pleading shape of the melody, and the phrase gradually moves toward the question, “What is your answer to Him?” This gives the first half of the hymn a clear devotional direction.Measures 16–22 begin the refrain, “Time after time He has waited before, and now He is waiting again.” The melody becomes more memorable and slightly broader here, while the harmony continues in a simple hymn style. The repeated idea of waiting gives the refrain its emotional weight.Measures 23–27 close the hymn with “To see if you’re willing to open the door—O how He wants to come in.” The final phrase settles into a clear cadence, bringing the invitation of the hymn to a complete and gentle close. The ending is not dramatic; it feels quiet, sincere, and personal.Interesting fact: Ralph Carmichael was an important figure in 20th-century Christian music, especially in the development of modern gospel and contemporary Christian styles. “The Savior is Waiting” reflects that mid-20th-century invitation-hymn tradition, where the music is simple enough for congregational singing but the text is written as a direct personal appeal.How to earn points for this piece:Download or purchase the sheet music.Practice the piece carefully. Watch the video example to make sure you are accurate.Record yourself on video and upload it to Youtube. (Perfection is not required. A few minor mistakes are okay)Submit a link to your video here for evaluation. We will watch your performance and give you feedback. If you need more practice - we will let you know exactly what you need to work on along with additional practice suggestions. (Or you can submit a video to the public and other users will evaluate your video)If your performance is good, we will approve your video and you can collect your points.