[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