Voices United ‎#371

371. Open My Eyes, That I May See

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1 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!

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.
Silently now I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine!

3 Open my mouth, and let me bear
gladly the warm truth everywhere;
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!

Text Information

• First Line: Open my eyes, that I may see
• Title: Open My Eyes, That I May See
• Author: Clara H. Scott (1895)
• Refrain First Line: Silently now I wait for thee
• Meter: 8 8 9 8 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Holy Spirit: Praise and Invocation; Choruses and Refrains; Commitment; Discipleship and Service; Guidance; Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit: Illumination; Service Music: Prayer for Illumination; Service Music: Invitation to Prayer; Surrender; Witness; Advent 3: Year A; Lent 4: Year A; Easter 5: Year B; Proper 4: Year B; Proper 25: Year B; Epiphany Last/Transfig.: Year C; All Saints: Year C

Tune Information

• Name: OPEN MY EYES
• Composer: Clara H. Scott (1895)
• Meter: 8 8 9 8 with refrain
• Key: A♭ Major