Verse 1
I long to behold the living God,
who came down to earth because of love.
The Eternal Word became flesh
and made His dwelling among us.
In a humble manger the Savior was born;
the Light of the world began to shine.
The angels proclaimed His glory,
and the shepherds came to worship Him.
Pre-Chorus
Open my eyes, beloved Lord;
help me behold You with my heart.
As I contemplate Your holy life,
may my faith and conversion grow.
Chorus
I long to behold You, dearest Christ,
and follow forever Your holy will.
Your Incarnation and holy Birth,
Your words of truth and life.
Your compassion for all who suffer,
Your holy Passion for our salvation,
Your death upon the cross and Your Resurrection
are the hope of my redemption.
Teach me to hear Your voice,
to discern Your holy will each day;
to always choose the greater good,
and to find You with faith and love
in every moment and in every place.
Verse 2
Where there were tears, You brought comfort;
where there was hunger, You shared the bread.
You touched the sick, You sought the lost,
and lifted up those who could not stand.
With endless mercy,
You revealed the Father’s loving face.
Every word You spoke brought hope;
every miracle revealed Your love.
Bridge
When the cross becomes too heavy,
help me follow in Your footsteps, Lord.
May my eyes never turn away
from Your everlasting love.
Help me discover Your presence
in the Holy Eucharist and in prayer;
may I see Your face in every neighbor
and always answer with love.
Final Chorus
I long to behold You, dearest Christ,
from Bethlehem to Calvary;
from the glorious empty tomb
to Your holy and eternal Kingdom.
Teach me to hear Your voice,
to discern Your holy will each day;
to always choose the greater good,
and to find You with faith and love
in every moment and in every place.
Ending
I will behold Your glory forever;
I will live for You alone, my Lord.
Until the day I see Your face
and sing Your praise for all eternity.
For You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life;
my Lord, my God, and my Savior.
To You be all glory, honor, and praise,
forever and ever.
Amen.
