HERE I STAND IN YOUR PRESENCE
Calling out to You:
More of You and less of me,
Cleanse my heart, set me free.
I want to look into Your eyes,
Know the secrets of Your heart,
But most of all this is my cry:
I want to be loved by You.
My desire is to see Your face.
My desire is to feel Your embrace.
My desire is to know without a doubt
That You will never let me go;
This is the desire of my heart.
Your love wraps around my heart
Like the wings on an angel
Makes me feel secure in my Father’s arms.
Robert Critchley, Darlene Dunn & Kelley Warren
Song Meaning
“Here I stand in Your presence -My desire” centres on the desire for more of God and less of self, grounded in the secure love of the Father. Its repeated language turns doctrine into prayer and gives worshippers words for a faithful response to God.
Biblical Message
The song closely reflects Psalm 27:8 and Romans 8:15. These passages illuminate its central images and anchor its message in Scripture: God acts in grace, his people respond in faith, and hope rests in what he has promised.
Reflection
Use this song to pause, name the truth it declares, and consider the response it invites. It is especially fitting for prayer ministry, surrender, or a service about identity as God’s children. Let its central confession become a personal prayer and a shared encouragement to the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Here I stand in Your presence -My desire” about?
It is about the desire for more of God and less of self, grounded in the secure love of the Father.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Psalm 27:8 and Romans 8:15 provide especially clear connections to its message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support prayer ministry, surrender, or a service about identity as God’s children, followed by Scripture reading, prayer, or quiet reflection.