One thing I ask,
One thing I seek,
To see Your face,
To gaze upon Your beauty,
To search behind the eys of love.
To spend my days within the veil,
Where the purity and light pour over me,
And I am changed.
I gaze on the One who so desired
Friendship with one as low as me.
You left behind Your throne
So I’ll sing of Your love
All I held close I now let go.
All else is loss compared to knowing You,
And I am changed.
The King who became the sacrifice,
Broken and cursed upon the tree,
The Saviour of my soul,
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
Song Meaning
The lyric’s one request is to see God’s face, gaze on his beauty, and remain in his presence.
Biblical Message
Psalm 27:4 directly voices the one request to dwell with God and behold his beauty.
Reflection
Let desire for God shape your prayer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “One Thing I Ask”?
The lyric’s one request is to see God’s face, gaze on his beauty, and remain in his presence.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Psalm 27:4 directly voices the one request to dwell with God and behold his beauty.
When can this song be used in worship?
Use it for contemplation.