One thing, with all my soul's desire

Verse 1

One thing, with all my soul's desire, I sought and will pursue; What Thine own Spirit doth inspire, Lord, for Thy servant do.

Verse 2

Grant me within Thy courts a place, Among Thy saints a seat, For ever to behold Thy face, And worship at Thy feet.

Verse 3

In Thy pavilion to abide, When storms of trouble blow, And in Thy tabernacle hide, Secure from every foe.

Verse 4

"Seek ye My face-" without delay, When thus I hear Thee speak, My heart would leap for joy, and say, "Thy face, Lord, will I seek."

Verse 5

Then leave me not, when griefs assail, And earthly comforts flee, When father, mother, kindred fail, My God, remember me.

Verse 6

Oft had I fainted, and resign'd Of every hope my hold, But mine affections brought to mind Thy benefits of old.

Verse 7

Wait on the Lord, with courage wait; My soul, disdain to fear: The righteous Judge is at the gate, And thy redemption near.