Tommy Walker - Psalm 63 Lyrics
Lyrics
O God You are my God forever
Earnestly I seek after Thee
My soul does thirst
My body longs for Thee
In a dry and weary land
Where there is no water
Chorus
With my lips I glorify
And my hands I lift up high
With my mouth I will sing
Praises unto Thee
In the shadow of Your wing
My soul clings to Thee
With all that I am Lord
I'm seeking after Thee
Video
Psalm 63
Meaning & Inspiration
Tommy Walker's rendition of "Psalm 63," featured on his 1991 album *Pray For Each Other (Worship Series Vol. 1)*, is a profound musical meditation rooted in one of the Bible's most evocative psalms. This track is not merely a song; it's a vocalization of deep spiritual yearning, a testament to the enduring human need for divine presence. The narrative of the song, drawn directly from Psalm 63, paints a vivid picture of King David's desperate longing for God while in the wilderness of Judah, a land parched and devoid of life. This imagery, "in a dry and weary land where there is no water," powerfully mirrors the spiritual drought many experience, making the message universally relatable to anyone feeling disconnected or depleted. Walker’s interpretation zeroes in on the raw, unvarnished thirst for God, echoing David's declaration, "My soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you, like a dry and weary land without water." This is not a casual request, but a fundamental, visceral need, akin to the body's requirement for sustenance.
The core of the song’s message, especially in its chorus, is an act of worship born out of this profound need. The lyrics describe a deliberate, engaged response to God’s presence: glorifying Him with lips, lifting hands in adoration, and singing praises. This embodies the scriptural call to praise God continually, as the Psalmist himself declares, "Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you." The act of raising hands is a physical manifestation of surrender and devotion, mirroring the reverence described in passages like Psalm 134:2, "Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the LORD." Furthermore, the song emphasizes clinging to God, finding refuge "in the shadow of Your wing," a powerful metaphor drawn from Psalm 17:8 and Psalm 36:7, which speak of being sheltered and protected under God's care. Walker's focus here is on the complete surrender of self, the entirety of one's being – "with all that I am Lord, I'm seeking after Thee" – which resonates with the commitment required of discipleship, as seen in Jesus' teaching to love God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and strength. The song, therefore, transcends a simple musical arrangement; it serves as an anthem for the soul that recognizes its deepest needs are met only in God, offering a timeless model for heartfelt worship in times of spiritual desolation and abundance alike.