1 Light, space, zest—that’s God!So, with him on my side I’m fearless,afraid of no one and nothing.
2 When vandal hordes ride downready to eat me alive,Those bullies and toughsfall flat on their faces.
3 When besieged,I’m calm as a baby.When all hell breaks loose,I’m collected and cool.
4 I’m asking God for one thing,only one thing:To live with him in his housemy whole life long.I’ll contemplate his beauty;I’ll study at his feet.
5 That’s the only quiet, secure placein a noisy world,The perfect getaway,far from the buzz of traffic.
6 God holds me head and shouldersabove all who try to pull me down.I’m headed for his place to offer anthemsthat will raise the roof!Already I’m singing God-songs;I’m making music to God.
7-9 Listen, God, I’m calling at the top of my lungs:“Be good to me! Answer me!”When my heart whispered, “Seek God,”my whole being replied,“I’m seeking him!”Don’t hide from me now!
9-10 You’ve always been right there for me;don’t turn your back on me now.Don’t throw me out, don’t abandon me;you’ve always kept the door open.My father and mother walked out and left me,but God took me in.
11-12 Point me down your highway, God;direct me along a well-lighted street;show my enemies whose side you’re on.Don’t throw me to the dogs,those liars who are out to get me,filling the air with their threats.
13-14 I’m sure now I’ll see God’s goodnessin the exuberant earth.Stay with God!Take heart. Don’t quit.I’ll say it again:Stay with God.