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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.
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!
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my eyes, illumine me,
Spirit Divine!
2
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.
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.
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.
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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Tilghman, MD, United States
In my devotional time this old hymn came to my mind through His Spirit within me. I thank The Lord that He knows what I am to pray for even when I am unaware. (Romans 8:26)
Lansing, MI, United States
Christian music is like breathing to me. It is not uncommon to wake at night singing a hymn in my mind. So when I sat down for devotions today it was not a surprised when this old song popped into my head prior to beginning. I could not find this song in any of my old hymn books so I was so grateful it was online and glad to see the rest of the hymn.
God is good.
Johannesburg, Gauteng
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.
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my mind, illumine me,
Spirit Divine!
Welland
I was led to look up the internet this morning. I pray that this hymn will guide me to know the Lord's will for me.
Detroit, MI, United States
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. ... This hymn calls us to watch and listen, and then 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. - Great Songs of Faith by Brown & Norton
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3rd stanza, line 2 of the original says
Gladly the warm truth ev'rywhere;
The 4th stanza is a later addition
Shelby, North Carolina, United States
One of my favorite hymns. It provides good motivational thought as one prepares to share the Gospel message with others.
Angleton, Texas, United States
I really enjoyed listening to this hymn this morning after the Lord placed it on my heart. It was great to be able to access it so easily.
very good song!!!!