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Psalm 27 (One Thing)
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Sep 4, 2026 updated
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William McDowell's song 'Psalm 27 (One Thing)' is a worship piece inspired by Psalm 27, expressing a deep desire to dwell in God's presence. The lyrics emphasize seeking God as the ultimate priority, finding strength, protection, and every spiritual need met in His courts. The song lists various blessings like mercy, grace, healing, and peace, all found in communion with God. It conveys that one day in His presence surpasses a thousand elsewhere, highlighting the surpassing worth of intimacy with God. The song is a declaration of trust and longing for God's presence.
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One thing that I've desired of You and that will I seek after
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord forever [repeat]
In the courts of the Lord I find strength that I need
In that place I receive visions and dreams
Mercy and grace everything that I need
I find protection, direction, inspiration, motivation, revelation everything that I need
Patience, mercy, restoration, preservation, breakthrough everything that I need
Blessing, favor, provision, salvation, healing, everything that I need
Comfort, deliverance, safety, covering, shelter, everything that I need
Peace, love, joy, strength, power everything that I need
Answers, guidance, wisdom or counsel, understanding everything that I need
Just one day with You is better than a thousand elsewhere and I wanna be with You Lord