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.
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.
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.
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.
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 an honor to Christ –
Word of God, Word of Life.
Joni Bailey
Administrative Assistant
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
