Rick Lee JamesHealthcare Chaplain, Bon Secours Mercy Health · Husband, Dad, Hospital Chaplain, Recording Artist, Podcast Host, Loyola University IPS Graduate, Alpha Sigma Nu Member, and Recording Academy (GRAMMY®) member - Contributing musician on a Grammy-nomin

Rick Lee James - Whom Have I In Heaven But You (Psalm 73) - Lyric Video

8 Feb 2019 · 5 min

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The lyric video features Rick Lee James performing a Christian worship song titled “Whom Have I In Heaven But You,” which draws heavily from Psalm 73. The lyrics portray a contrast between worldly arrogance and the humble devotion of the believer, emphasizing that God alone is the source of true desire, strength, and goodness. The narrator confesses personal failings and bitterness, yet recounts God’s compassionate guidance, describing God as a shelter, friend, and the source of the heart’s strength. Repeated refrains stress that there is nothing on earth the singer desires more than God’s nearness, which is portrayed as the ultimate good. The piece blends personal testimony with biblical language, creating a devotional expression of reliance on divine presence.

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Their hearts are never humble. Their bodies are sound, their pockets are full. They scoff at the righteous one. They say you don't know, they say you can't see. But where else can I go? Whom have I in heaven but you? There's nothing on the earth I can seek. Desire more. My flesh may fail, but you are the strength of my heart forever. Whom am I in heaven but you? There's nothing on the earth I desire more. My flesh may fail, but you are the strength of my heart forever. I walked into the house of the Lord trying to understand. The bitterness in my soul had made me a foolish man. But you didn't scorn, you held my hand, you led me home again. You are my shelter and you are my friend. You hold me in your right hand. Whom have I in heaven but you? There's nothing on the earth I desire more. My flesh may fail, but you are the strength of my heart forever. Whom have I in heaven but you? There's nothing on the earth I desire more. Higher and more. My flesh may fail, but you are the strength of my heart forever. Your nearness is my good. Your nearness is my good. Truly good. You're truly good. Whom move I in heaven but you? There's nothing on the earth I desire more. My flesh may fail, but you are the strength of my heart forever. Whom move I in heaven but you? There's nothing on the earth I desire more. My flesh may fail, but you are the Your nearness my— your nearness is my goodness! Is my goodness! My good? Your nearness is my goood...