I'm asking God for one thing,

only one thing; 

To live with Him in His house

my whole life long.

I'll contemplate His beauty;

I'll study at his feet.

That's the only quiet, secure place

in a noisy world...

When my heart whispered, "Seek God,"

my whole being replied,

"I'm seeking Him!"

Don't hide from me now!

...I'm sure now I'll see God's goodness

in the exuberant earth.

Stay with God!

Take heart. Don't quit.

I'll say it again:

Stay with God.

- selections from Psalm 27 [the Message]