Open my eyes that I may see

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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!
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Open my ears that I may hear
Voices of truth Thou sendest clear;
And while the wave notes fall on my ear,
Everything false will disappear.
3
Open my mouth and let me bear
Tidings of mercy everywhere;
Open my heart and let me prepare
Love with Thy children thus to share.
4
Open my mind that I may read
More of Thy love in word and deed;
What shall I fear while yet Thou dost lead?
Only for light from Thee I plead.
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Kmcb

United States

From reading other comments, I see the Lord is using this hymn in many hearts and minds across the world! I, too, awoke with this hymn singing inside my heart. May we be illumined by Christ's light, love, and grace.


Amber

Sanford, VA, United States

Doing the Bible study on experiencing God and how He will be at work around us and open our eyes to see it and invite us to join Him in His work. This song came right to me. 💕


Barbara Berry

Tallahassee, FL, United States

I was about to read my Bible this morning and this hymn, which I have not had the privilege of singing in church for many years, came to mind. I had to Google the words so I could sing them all. I pray many young people will find this and other hymns on the Internet and begin asking their churches to play them.


Linda Wray

Largo, Maryland, United States

My sister shared this song with me a few days ago. I am glad I am able to access it on the internet. It is beautiful and has touched my heart, profoundly. It is now one of my devotional songs that I'll keep in my heart.


Samuel Ekanem

Eket, Nigeria

I was praying this morning in my normal devotion hour, and this hymn started singing In my head. I had to reach out to my laptop and play it from there as I had a wonderful devotion. Glory be to Jesus for His grace and redemption from sin!


Dolly

Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines

A beautiful prayer indeed! To open my senses to know and understand God's purpose in my life and to fear nothing, assured of God's love and His leading.


Betty Spivey

Weaver, Al, United States

What a wonderful service you provide. Some of the words have been stuck in my mind, but I could not remember the name of the song. I love it! Many thanks.


Barbara

It is a joy to be able to access traditional hymns on the Internet. This one blesses me as I listen and sing the words. Thank you for posting it.


Anthony Lee

I am familiar with the "gladly your warm truth everywhere" 3rd verse version. But Verse 4 is totally new to me. What a wonderful assurance and assurance to be led by the Spirit, just to walk in the light of His glory and grace.


Colleen S. Giles

Millersville, Maryland, United States

What a lovely blessing this day for me. I have been wanting a "word' for 2015 and tonight the word "open" came to me and then the words to this hymn floated through my mind as confirmation that the Spirit Divine had finally answered my longing. I am so thankful.

Revised version:

1. Lord, 'tis Thy face for which I pine;

Come, open wide these eyes of mine;

Thy radiant glory before them shine;

Darkness dispel in light divine.

Lord, now I seek Thy face to see;

May Thou no longer hide from me;

Open my eyes, shine gloriously

Thy face divine!

2. Lord, my desire's Thy voice so dear;

Open my ears, that I may hear;

May Thy voice linger, constant and clear,

All Satan's falsehoods disappear.

Lord, now I seek Thy face to see;

May Thou no longer hide from me;

Open my ears and speak to me

Thy word divine!

3. Thy very self is my heart's plea;

Open my heart, fill utterly;

Thy fullness overflowing in me,

May I be wholly lost in Thee.

Lord, I now seek Thy face to see;

May Thou no longer hide from me;

Open my heart, fill bounteously

With grace divine!