O God, You are my God; I seek You early In a dry and weary, waterless land. My flesh longs to behold Your strength and glory, As I saw them in the holy place. My soul thirsts for You. Your lovingkindness is better than life. My lips will praise You while I have breath; I will lift my hands in Your name. You satisfy my soul with richest plenty; Joyful lips remember You at night. You have been my help beneath Your shadow; Underneath Your wings I sing with delight. My soul follows hard and clings behind You; Your right hand upholds me when I fall. Those who seek my life will meet destruction, But the king will rejoice in God. My soul thirsts for You, And Your right hand holds me close.