Open My Eyes, That I May See
Open My Eyes, That I May See
Open my eyes, that I may see
Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me;
Place in my hands the wonderful key,
That shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my eyes, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
Open my ears, that I may hear
Voices of truth Thou sendest clear;
And while the wave-notes fall on my ear,
Ev’rything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my ears, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
Open my mouth, and let it bear
Gladly the warm truth ev’rywhere;
Open my heart, and let me prepare
Love with Thy children thus to share.
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my heart, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
IN OUR BUSY LIVES we often miss the quiet promptings of God’s Spirit. And when we do hear God speak, we often ignore the message. “I’m too busy now,” we say. “I have more important things to do.” This hymn calls us to watch and listen, and then to act on what we have seen and heard, sharing it with others.
Clara Scott was a music teacher who composed a great deal of instrumental and vocal music. She became known for her book of anthems, The Royal Anthem Book, which was published in 1882. Her productive life of composing and teaching at the Women’s Seminary in Lyons, Iowa, is evidence that her eyes and ears were open to God’s leading and that she was ready to share what God gave her. We should be ready to do the same.
Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me! I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.
Psalm 119:17-20
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