O God, thy way most holy is within thy sanctuary; And what god is so great in pow'r as is our God most high?
Till to God's sanctuary I went, then I their end did see.
That I thy power may behold, and brightness of thy face, As I have seen thee heretofore within thy holy place.
One thing I of the Lord desir'd, and will seek to obtain, That all days of my life I may within God's house remain; That I the beauty of the Lord behold may and admire, And that I in his holy place may rev'rently enquire.
Lord, there is none among the gods that may with thee compare; And like the works which thou hast done, not any work is there.
And thy most perfect righteousness O Lord, is very high, Who hast so great things done: O God, who is like unto thee?
Before went singers, players next on instruments took way; And them among the damsels were that did on timbrels play.
Sing ye to him, sing psalms; proclaim his wondrous works each one.
The way of thy commandements make me aright to know; So all thy works that wondrous are I shall to others show.