While thinking about zeal, I had two songs which have been percolating in my head and heart. You may know them, but I thought I’d provide the lyrics anyway. O that we may yearn!
Yearn
by shane barnard
by shane barnard
holy design
this place in time
that i might seek and find my God
my God
Lord i want to yearn for You
i want to burn with passion
over You and only You
Lord i want to yearn
Lord i want to yearn
Your joy is mine
yet why am i fine
with all my singing and bringing grain
in light of Him
Lord i want to yearn for You
i want to burn with passion
over You and only You
Lord i want to yearn
i want to burn with passion
over You and only You
Lord i want to yearn
oh You give life and breath
through Him You give all things
in Him we live and move
that’s why i sing
Lord i want to yearn for You
i want to burn with passion
over You, and only You
Lord, i want to yearn
i want to burn with passion
over You, and only You
Lord, i want to yearn
One Pure and Holy Passion
Give me one pure and holy passion
Give me one magnificent obsession
Give me one glorious ambition for my life
To know and follow hard after You
To know and follow hard after You
To grow as your disciple in your truth
This world is empty, pale, and poor
Compared to knowing you, my Lord
Lead me on, and I will run after You
Lead me on, and I will run after You