Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
"Only this I want: but to know the Lord, and to bear his cross, so to wear the crown with him." 🌿
Composed by Dan Schutte and inspired by the words of St. Paul in Philippians 3, "Only This I Want" is a profound prayer of surrender and longing for God. This Emmaus Music rendition features a gentle, prayerful acoustic arrangement of piano and guitar, making it an ideal choice for Lenten liturgies, Ash Wednesday, and personal reflection.
🌐 Visit the Emmaus Resource Hub: EmmausMusic.com
🎹 Sung version of this hymn:
Looking for a choir version of this beautiful reflective hymn? Access our version here: youtu.be/pdq76slLLZw
📖 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Refrain: Only this I want
00:56 Verse 1: All but this is loss
01:58 Verse 2: I will run the race
03:00 Verse 3: Let your heart be glad
Lyrics:
Only this I want: but to know the Lord,
and to bear his cross,
so to wear the crown he wore.
1. All but this is loss,
worthless refuse to me,
for to gain the Lord
is to gain all I need.
2. I will run the race;
I will fight the good fight,
so to win the prize
of the kingdom of my Lord.
3. Let your heart be glad,
always glad in the Lord,
so to shine like stars
in the darkness of the night.
📜 Copyright & Licensing:
© 1970, 1997, OCP. Please report usage via CCLI or OneLicense to support the composers and publishers. We provide these recordings to support your ministry; please attribute music to Emmaus Music when using this in your services.
🏫 For Teachers & Schools:
Exploring the themes of sacrifice and focus during Lent? This hymn is a perfect centerpiece for a school assembly or classroom prayer. Visit our 'Assemblies & Study' page on our website for more classroom-ready resources. (Coming Soon)
✨ Join the Community:
What is the "one thing" you are focusing on this Lent? Share your reflections in the comments below—we love praying with you!
#OnlyThisIWant #DanSchutte #Lent2026 #CatholicHymns #AcousticWorship #EmmausMusic #StLouisJesuits #LiturgicalMusic
"Only this I want: but to know the Lord, and to bear his cross, so to wear the crown with him." 🌿
Composed by Dan Schutte and inspired by the words of St. Paul in Philippians 3, "Only This I Want" is a profound prayer of surrender and longing for God. This Emmaus Music rendition features a gentle, prayerful acoustic arrangement of piano and guitar, making it an ideal choice for Lenten liturgies, Ash Wednesday, and personal reflection.
🌐 Visit the Emmaus Resource Hub: EmmausMusic.com
🎹 Sung version of this hymn:
Looking for a choir version of this beautiful reflective hymn? Access our version here: youtu.be/pdq76slLLZw
📖 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Refrain: Only this I want
00:56 Verse 1: All but this is loss
01:58 Verse 2: I will run the race
03:00 Verse 3: Let your heart be glad
Lyrics:
Only this I want: but to know the Lord,
and to bear his cross,
so to wear the crown he wore.
1. All but this is loss,
worthless refuse to me,
for to gain the Lord
is to gain all I need.
2. I will run the race;
I will fight the good fight,
so to win the prize
of the kingdom of my Lord.
3. Let your heart be glad,
always glad in the Lord,
so to shine like stars
in the darkness of the night.
📜 Copyright & Licensing:
© 1970, 1997, OCP. Please report usage via CCLI or OneLicense to support the composers and publishers. We provide these recordings to support your ministry; please attribute music to Emmaus Music when using this in your services.
🏫 For Teachers & Schools:
Exploring the themes of sacrifice and focus during Lent? This hymn is a perfect centerpiece for a school assembly or classroom prayer. Visit our 'Assemblies & Study' page on our website for more classroom-ready resources. (Coming Soon)
✨ Join the Community:
What is the "one thing" you are focusing on this Lent? Share your reflections in the comments below—we love praying with you!
#OnlyThisIWant #DanSchutte #Lent2026 #CatholicHymns #AcousticWorship #EmmausMusic #StLouisJesuits #LiturgicalMusic
