Better Than a Thousand Days (Psalm 84 Blues) – A Deep Blues Journey into God's Presence

** Psalm 84 is a song of deep longing for God's presence, written by the sons of Korah, a group of Levites who served in the temple as musicians and worship leaders. This psalm reflects their passion for dwelling in God's house and the joy of worshiping in His courts.

Likely written during the time of the First Temple in Jerusalem, Psalm 84 was a pilgrimage song sung by worshipers traveling to God's sanctuary. It expresses a soul-deep hunger for the presence of the Lord, a longing so intense that even a single day in His courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.

This blues song, "Better Than a Thousand Days," brings out that deep spiritual longing, the journey of faith, and the strength found in trusting God. The lyrics capture the most powerful verses of Psalm 84, staying true to its message while giving it a soulful blues feel.

** Psalm 84 (World English Bible - WEB)

For the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.

1 How lovely are your dwellings, Yahweh of Armies!
2 My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of Yahweh.
My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
3 Yes, the sparrow has found a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young,
near your altars, Yahweh of Armies, my King, and my God.
4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house.
They are always praising you. Selah.
5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
who have set their hearts on a pilgrimage.
6 Passing through the valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs.
Yes, the autumn rain covers it with blessings.
7 They go from strength to strength.
Every one of them appears before God in Zion.
8 Yahweh, God of Armies, hear my prayer.
Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.
9 Behold, God our shield,
look at the face of your anointed.
10 For a day in your courts is better than a thousand.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God,
than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
11 For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield.
Yahweh will give grace and glory.
He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
12 Yahweh of Armies,
blessed is the man who trusts in you.

** Lyrics – "Better Than a Thousand Days" (Psalm 84 Blues)

(Slow blues groove, deep and soulful feel)

(Verse 1)
How lovely are Your dwellings, Lord, so holy and so bright,
My soul is aching, Lord, just to stand within Your light.
My heart and flesh cry out, I need the living God tonight.

(Verse 2)
Even the sparrow finds a home, the swallow makes her nest,
She lays her young beside Your throne, Lord, in Your house she rests.
Oh, how blessed are those who praise You, singing with no end.

(Chorus)
Oh, one day in Your courts, Lord, better than a thousand gone astray,
I’d rather stand as a doorkeeper than in wickedness to stay.
Oh, You’re my sun, my shield, my glory—You never turn away.

(Verse 3)
Through the valley of weeping, You turn the dust to springs,
Oh, the rain falls down with mercy, and the desert starts to sing.
We go from strength to strength, Lord, till we stand in Zion’s King.

(Bridge – Soft & Reflective)
Yahweh of Armies, hear my cry,
Look upon Your anointed, Lord, don’t pass me by.
No good thing You withhold, from those who walk in Your light.

(Chorus – Full Band, Powerful)
Oh, one day in Your courts, Lord, better than a thousand gone astray,
I’d rather stand as a doorkeeper than in wickedness to stay.
Oh, You’re my sun, my shield, my glory—You never turn away.

(Outro – Slow, Soulful)
Blessed is the one…
Who puts their trust in You…

(Soft blues guitar fades out, lingering notes like a prayer in the night…)

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