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The Secret Place
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Jul 3, 2026 updated
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Phil Wickham's song 'Secret Place' is a worship song about the deep desire to be in God's presence. The lyrics express that even a single moment with God is better than countless days without Him. The song speaks of running to a 'secret place' of intimacy with God, finding safety and hope in Him as a rock and refuge. It also celebrates the joy and restoration found in God's presence, with lifted hands and broken chains. The theme is drawn from Psalm 27:4, which speaks of dwelling in the house of the Lord.
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Better is a moment that I spend with You
Than a million other days away
I'm running, I'm running
I'm running to the secret place
Where will you run, my soul?
Where will you go when wells run dry?
When the wind starts to blow
How you gonna keep this flame alive?
In the fading light, when night is breaking
I know You will always be waiting
You'll always be there
I'm running to the secret place
Where You are, where You are
I sing to You of all the ways
You stole my heart, stole my heart
Better is a moment that I spend with You
Than a million other days away
I'm running, I'm running
I'm running to the secret place
You are my only hope
You are the Rock on which I stand
You will not let me go
I know that I'm safe inside Your hands
In the fading light, when night is breaking
I know You will always be waiting
You'll always be there
I'm running to the secret place
Where You are, where You are
I sing to You of all the ways
You stole my heart, stole my heart
Better is a moment that I spend with You
Than a million other days away
I'm running, I'm running
I'm running to the secret place
Hands are lifted high, hearts awake to life
We are satisfied here with You, here with You
And chains will hit the floor, broken lives restored
We couldn't ask for more here with You, here with You
Hands are lifted high, hearts awake to life
We are satisfied here with You, here with You
And chains will hit the floor, broken lives restored
We couldn't ask for more here with You, here with You
I'm running to the secret place
Where You are, where You are
I sing to You of all the ways
You stole my heart, stole my heart
Better is a moment that I spend with You
Than a million other days away
I'm running, I'm running
I'm running to the secret place