How Lovely (Psalm 84)

Set to the beautiful air, “Carrickfergus,” this psalm depicts the pilgrimage of faith, through which we are strengthened by God’s presence.

How Lovely (Psalm 84)

Tune: Carrickfergus

How lovely your place of dwelling
God almighty, I long for you
My heart cries out, and my flesh is weary
For the courts of the living Lord

Even the sparrow, it finds a home
And the swallow builds her nest in spring
At your altar, your place of dwelling
In your presence to you they sing

Blessed are the ones whose strength is from you
Whose hearts are set on pilgrimage
As they pass through the desert valley
They will make it a flowing stream

The early rains will cover over
With blessings rich and flourishing
They’ll go from strength to strength increasing
Till each one sees their heavenly home

Better one day in your presence
Than a thousand anywhere
I’d rather serve at the door of heaven
Than to stand with wicked ones

God is our sun who shines so brightly
Our shield protecting us from harm
Showing favor to the beloved
No good thing will God withhold

How lovely your place of dwelling
Our hearts are set on pilgrimage
We’ll go from strength to strength increasing,
Till each one sees our heavenly home

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