Hymnal Number
304Resource Type:
Keys included:
Eb
About this Hymn
Drawing imagery from various psalms, this hymn reminds us of the hope that comes from God's word, his promises, and the eternal victory of his presence. This hymn of illumination was first heard in 2015 at the Shepherds' Conference in Los Angeles.
Lyrics
Verse 1
My soul longs for the Lord in a weary land. Wells are dry and I am empty, only dust in my hands. How I yearn for streams of mercy, where my soul can be restored. "Come and drink," Jesus calls me, "and you will thirst no more." Oh, the fullness of Christ, Word of God, Word of Life.
Verse 2
Living Word, you walked among us, our Emmanuel, and you spoke into the darkness, broke the powers of hell. Grace and mercy flowed from Calv'ry to the valley of our need. It is done, it is finished, from ev'ry sin set free. Oh, the vict'ry of Christ, Word of God, Word of Life.
Verse 3
How often in the stillness have I heard your voice; ev'ry whisper, ev'ry promise calls my heart to rejoice. In the quiet of the morning, through the watches of the night, In the fire of my struggles, there's courage for the fight. Oh, the power of Christ, Word of God, Word of Life.
Verse 4
My soul longs to walk closer with the Lord I serve. More than riches, more than favor, I delight in your word. Turn my gaze from all that's worthless; set my heart on things above. May my life tell your goodness, your way of truth and love. Oh, the wisdom of Christ, Word of God, Word of Life.
Verse 5
My soul longs for the day I will see your face, hear your shout of jubilation; no more tears, death or pain. Ev'ry word at last accomplished; heaven sings and earth replies: "To our God be the glory," let all creation cry, "Praise and honor to Christ, Word of God, Word of Life."
My soul longs for the Lord in a weary land. Wells are dry and I am empty, only dust in my hands. How I yearn for streams of mercy, where my soul can be restored. "Come and drink," Jesus calls me, "and you will thirst no more." Oh, the fullness of Christ, Word of God, Word of Life.
Verse 2
Living Word, you walked among us, our Emmanuel, and you spoke into the darkness, broke the powers of hell. Grace and mercy flowed from Calv'ry to the valley of our need. It is done, it is finished, from ev'ry sin set free. Oh, the vict'ry of Christ, Word of God, Word of Life.
Verse 3
How often in the stillness have I heard your voice; ev'ry whisper, ev'ry promise calls my heart to rejoice. In the quiet of the morning, through the watches of the night, In the fire of my struggles, there's courage for the fight. Oh, the power of Christ, Word of God, Word of Life.
Verse 4
My soul longs to walk closer with the Lord I serve. More than riches, more than favor, I delight in your word. Turn my gaze from all that's worthless; set my heart on things above. May my life tell your goodness, your way of truth and love. Oh, the wisdom of Christ, Word of God, Word of Life.
Verse 5
My soul longs for the day I will see your face, hear your shout of jubilation; no more tears, death or pain. Ev'ry word at last accomplished; heaven sings and earth replies: "To our God be the glory," let all creation cry, "Praise and honor to Christ, Word of God, Word of Life."
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Graham Kendrick © 2015 Getty Music Publishing / Make Way Music (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com, Music Services / www.musicservices.com)