[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