One thing every heart desireth

NS469
1
One thing every heart desireth
As it probes in vanity,
Groping for its life's true meaning,
Longing for reality.
2
Hid in every aspiration,
In whate'er man doth contrive,
Is the longing for fulfillment;
For this man doth ever strive.
3
For with nothing here to live for,
How long could man be sustained?
Thus within the old creation
Man's existence is maintained.
4
For this, old creation's needed:
It's the bridge of space and time,
Till God brings forth new creation,
His eternal realm sublime.
5
This implanted sense of purpose
Sown within the heart of man;
Working throughout all the ages,
Is for God's eternal plan.
6
Deep in man's a God-shaped vacuum,
Something only God can fill,
There's a human spirit longing
To know God's eternal will.
7
All things are but temporary;
Vanity of vanities
But th'eternal life assuageth
Thirsty sinners who believe.
8
Though the nations think they're seeking
Joy, peace, love, security,
Christ alone can fill their longing,
As the one reality.