Word of God · Hymn 242 · 8.8.9.8.8.8.8.4

Open my eyes that I may see

Open thou mine eyes that i may behold wondrous things of thy laws. Ps. 119:18

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!

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.

Silently now I wait for Thee,

Ready, my God, Thy will to see.

Open my mind. Illumine me,

Spirit divine!

5.

Open my way, that I may bring

Trophies of grace to Thee, my King

Echoed in love Thy word shall out-ring

Sweet as the note that angels sing

Silently now I wait for Thee,

Ready, my God, Thy will to see.

Open my way, Illumine me,

Spirit divine

Amen