One thing with all my soul’s desire

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

2.

Grant me within Thy courts a place

Among Thy saints a seat

For ever to behold Thy face

And worship at Thy feet

3.

Seek ye My face! Without delay

When thus I heard Thee speak

My heart would leap for joy, and say

Thy face, Lord, will I seek

4.

Then leave me not when griefs assail

And earthly comforts flee

When father, mother, kindred fail

My God will think on me

5.

Oft bad I fainted and resigned

Of every hope my hold

But mine afflictions brought to mind

The benefits of old

6.

Wait on the Lord, with courage wait

My soul disdain to fear

The righteous Judge is at the gate

And thy redemption near