[Intro] (Acoustic piano playing the harmonic progression, atmospheric synth pad) [Verse 1] (LEAD VOICE (clear, confident)) He is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? He is the rock of my life. Whom shall I fear? [Pre-Chorus] (LEAD VOICE (building intensity)) When the wicked assail me To devour my flesh It is they, my adversaries and enemies Who stumble and fall [Chorus] (ALL (VOICE + CONGREGATION CHORUS, powerful and melodious, easy to sing)) ONE THING I ASKED THIS I SEEK TO DWELL IN YOUR HOUSE AND CONTEMPLATE YOUR BEAUTY [Verse 2] (LEAD VOICE (quieter, but confident)) He will hide me in his tent He will hide me in his tabernacle He will lift me up on the rock CHORUS (whispered, like an echo): On the rock... [Pre-Chorus] (LEAD VOICE (gathering intensity)) And now my head rises Over the enemies that surround me (CHORUS (whispered, becoming more Strong)) Which surround me... (LEAD VOICE) I will offer songs of joy (CHORUS (joins forcefully)) I WILL SING TO HIM! [Chorus] (ALL (VOICE + CHORUS, even more powerful than the first)) ONE THING I ASKED THIS I SEEK TO LIVE IN YOUR HOUSE AND CONTEMPLATE YOUR BEAUTY [Bridge] (LEAD VOICE (intimate, over piano or clean guitar)) Listen to my voice Have mercy on me My heart repeats: "Seek my face" (LEAD VOICE (growing with emotion)) Your face I seek Do not hide Your face from me! [Final Chorus] (ALL (VOICE + CHORUS, maximum intensity, with ad-lib)) ONE THING I ASKED (ONE THING!) THIS I SEEK (I SEEK YOUR FACE!) TO LIVE IN YOUR HOUSE AND CONTEMPLATE YOUR BEAUTY! (YOUR BEAUTY!) [Outro] (Music fades, piano intro returns) (LEAD VOICE (calm, full of confidence)) Be strong, take courage And hope in Him Hope in Him (Silence)
