[Verse 1]
One thing have I desired
I'll pursue with all my heart
That I may dwell forever
In the presence of the Lord
I was glad when they said
Let us seek His face
Let us learn of His laws
Let us walk in His ways
I rejoiced when You came close, engaging me
Face to face and friend to friend
And promised to be
[Chorus]
My Lord, My God, my exceeding great reward
(Repeat)
[Verse 2]
Bless the work of my hands
It will never shift my gaze
Place the nations under my command
My pursuit remains the same
I was glad when You said
“Come and seek My face
Enter boldly into My Most Holy Place”
One thing have I desired, this one thing I do
I press for the excellence of the knowledge of You