VERSE 1
How sweet the place where You dwell, O Lord
My soul longs and faints for You
My heart sings out a loud song of joy
For I have known the living God
CHORUS:
I want to be where You are, O Lord
I want to be where You are, O Lord
I’d rather have just one day with You
Than be anywhere else
VERSE 1
There’s no good thing that You will withhold
From those who live to follow You
I’d rather be Your servant, O God
Than have the riches of this world
BRIDGE
Those who follow You go from strength to strength
Those who trust in You are filled with joy
Those who follow You go from strength to strength
Those who trust in You are filled with joy
“I WANT TO BE WHERE YOU ARE”
“I Want to Be Where You Are,” written by Don Moen in 1987, was created while he was studying the Old Testament Tabernacle of Moses for a musical project called God with Us. The song focuses on entering God’s presence, moving from the outer court into the Holy of Holies, reflecting a personal desire to be in God’s presence, rather than just in his service.
Key Aspects of the Song’s Creation:
Context: The song was written in 1987 while Don Moen was preparing a musical about the tabernacle of Moses, specifically studying the significance of the furniture and the journey from the outer court to the Holy of Holies.
Inspiration: The lyrics emerged from a desire to focus on being in the presence of the Lord, as described in the song’s story, which came to him while he was alone.
Meaning: The song reflects a desire for intimacy with God, moving past just offering sacrifices or serving (the “outer court”) into being intimately with Him (the “inner court”), as described by Don Moen.
Persistence: The melody was described as persistent, causing him to keep working on it even while trying to write other music.
-Debra
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