How lovely is
Your dwelling place
Oh Lord Almighty,
My soul doth long
And even faint
For You
Here my heart
Is satisfied
Within Your presence
I see beneath
The shadow of
Your wings
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere
One thing I ask and I would seek
To see Your beauty
To find You in the place Your glory dwells
One thing I ask and I would seek
To see Your beauty
To find You in the place Your glory dwells
My heart and flesh cry out
For You, the Living God
Your Spirit’s water to my soul
I’ve tasted, and I’ve seen
Come once again to me
I will draw near to You
I will draw near to You
To You
Song Meaning
The singer longs for God’s dwelling place and declares one day with him better than a thousand elsewhere.
Biblical Message
Psalm 84:1–2,10 directly supplies the longing and better-one-day comparison.
Reflection
Value God’s presence over a crowded schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Better is one day”?
The singer longs for God’s dwelling place and declares one day with him better than a thousand elsewhere.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Psalm 84:1–2,10 directly supplies the longing and better-one-day comparison.
When can this song be used in worship?
Use it for adoration.