I believe that I shall see 

the goodness of the Lord 

in the land of the living

Response: 

I believe that I shall see 

the goodness of the Lord 

in the land of the living

1. The Lord is my light 

and my help 

whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the stronghold 

of my life; 

before whom shall I shrink?

Response: 

I believe that I shall see 

the goodness of the Lord 

in the land of the living

2. There is one thing I ask 

of the Lord, for this I long,

to live in the house of the Lord 

and contemplate His temple.

Response: 

I believe that I shall see 

the goodness of the Lord 

in the land of the living

3. Hear O Lord the sound of my call 

have mercy and answer me

It is your face, O Lord, 

that I seek; hide not your face.

Response: 

I believe that I shall see 

the goodness of the Lord 

in the land of the living

4. I am sure I shall see 

the Lord's goodness 

in the land of the living.

Hope in Him, 

hold firm and take heart.

Hope in the Lord!

Response: 

I believe that I shall see 

the goodness of the Lord 

in the land of the living