One Thing I Ask

The song “One Thing I Ask” is inspired by Psalm 27, a psalm of trust and longing.
It begins with unshakable confidence:

“Jehovah is my light and my salvation.
Whom should I fear?”

This declaration forms the foundation of the song’s opening:

“God is my light and my salvation,
Whom should I dread, whom should I fear?”

It reminds the listener that faith removes fear, and divine presence becomes a stronghold — a sure foundation no storm can overturn.

The chorus draws from Psalm 27:4, the heart of David’s prayer and the soul of this song:

“One thing I ask, one thing I seek—
To dwell in Your house through all my days.”

Here the music becomes both a vow and a desire: to remain close to Jehovah God, to learn His ways, and to gaze upon His beauty. The repetition of “One thing I ask” is not a plea of desperation, but of devotion — the distilled essence of worship.

The verses and bridge echo David’s humility and trust:

“In times of need, He hides and shields me…
Hear my voice when I call, O Lord.”

Even when surrounded by hardship or uncertainty, the believer rests under divine protection, lifted “on high” by the strength of God’s care.

In tone and melody, “One Thing I Ask” feels like a psalm set to song — reverent, yearning, and full of peace.
It captures the heart’s truest pursuit: not wealth, not power, but presence — to dwell forever in the house of God.

Lyrics:

[Intro]
God is my light and my salvation,
Whom should I dread, whom should I fear?
He is my stronghold, my sure foundation,
Whom should I dread, for He’s always near?
Hope in Jehovah, be courageous, strong of heart,
Yes, hope in Jehovah, he is gracious, he’ll ne’er depart.

[Verse 1]
God is my light and my salvation,
Whom should I dread, whom should I fear?
He is my stronghold, my sure foundation,
Whom should I dread, for He’s always near?
Hope in Jehovah, be courageous, strong of heart,
Yes, hope in Jehovah, he is gracious, he’ll ne’er depart.—–

[Chorus]
One thing I ask, one thing I seek—
To dwell in Your house through all my days.
To gaze on Your beauty, to learn all Your ways,
Forever I will sing out Your praise.

[Verse 2]
In times of need, He hides and shields me,
Lifts me on high, concealed in His tent.
I lift up my head, for He has healed me,
From high in the sky, in rocky ascents.
Hope in Jehovah, be courageous, strong of heart,
Yes, hope in Jehovah, he is gracious, he’ll ne’er depart.

[Chorus]
One thing I ask, one thing I seek—
To dwell in Your house through all my days.
To gaze on Your beauty, to learn all Your ways,
Forever I will sing out Your praise.
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[Bridge]
Hear my voice when I call, O Lord,
Show me mercy, answer me.
My heart says, “Seek His face,” O Lord—
Your face alone will I seek.

[Final Chorus]
One thing I ask, one thing I seek—
To dwell in Your house through all my days.
To gaze on Your beauty, to learn all Your ways,
Forever I will sing out Your praise.