Better is one day in your court

Better is one day in your court
Better is one day on your golden stairs
Better is one day in your presence
Than a thousand elsewhere

I know I’ve dreamed of traveling the world
There are so many places I want to go
When I’m struggling I just want to run away
But you oh God have told me no

There is a place that I can run to
There is a place I need to seek
Better is one day in your court Lord
But I’d like to visit more then once a week

I know I shall not lose my focus on you
For I have heard you speak to me tonight
I will be a leader for many people
I will be the needed light

I will not forget who gave me my talent
I will not forget my father
I’ll say “I want to visit you again”
Then reply with “why bother”

Because God you’ve made me realize
Better is one day in your court
Better is one day in your house
When I feel my days are coming to short

When I am thirsty or hungry Lord
I will enter fearlessly in your room
I won’t question you, just listen to your guidance
I’ll follow the footsteps from your tomb

Better is one day in your court oh God
Better is one day on your golden stairs
Better is one day in your presence
Than a thousand elsewhere….than a thousand elsewhere