Community of Christ Sings ‎#167

167. Be Thou My Vision

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1 Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
naught be all else to me, save that thou art–
thou my best thought, by day or by night,
waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

2 Be thou my Wisdom, and thou my true Word,
I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord;
thou and thou only, first in my heart,
high King of heaven, my Treasure thou art.

3 High King of heaven, my victory won,
may I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav'n's Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

Text Information

• First Line: Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart
• Title: Be Thou My Vision
• Translator: Mary E. Byrne, 1880-1931
• Versifier: Eleanor H. Hull, 1860-1935
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Philippians 3:7-8
• Topic: Commitment; Eternal Life; God: Sustainer; God's Presence; Guidance; Light; Perseverance; Refuge; Renewal; Spirituality; Vision
• Source: Irish hymn, 8th c.

Tune Information

• Name: SLANE
• Harmonizer: Jack Schrader, 1942-
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Irish melody
• Copyright: Harm. © 1989 Hope Publishing Company