I Thirst

by lydia huang

When Thou saidst, “Seek ye My face,” my heart said unto Thee, “Thy face, Lord, will I seek.” - Psalm 27:7-9

In an empty chapel, I sit before Thee

The Beloved and the Lover

Meeting You face to face, on my knees

Before You and no other

I come humbled and contrite, with my dreams and plans

Knowing that on the other side of prayer is

A life that’s more grand

Than I could ever think of

Than life I could ever know

A life so beautifully set in stone

One only You could unfold 

See, I know You’re here somewhere

Your heart, this only do I seek

Your heart of gold, your relentless love

Your everlasting peace

You are the treasure above all treasures

This priceless jewel I’ve found 

Your paths are good and true, I know

Your goodness, to what could amount?

To what can I compare this, 

This mysterious faith with which I oft grapple

Some things I do not claim I know

But God you’ll always find me

Right here, 

In this empty chapel

Lydia is a junior studying Public Policy and Government and can’t seem to decide to be pre-ministry or pre-missions or pre-med. More than anything, she just delights in studying Scripture and is captivated by Christ.