Friday

This old hymn by Clara Scott in 1895 has truths for us today. We must open our eyes, our ears, and then our mouths in service of God.

With our eyes and ears, we may take in truth. With our mind we can understand, and with our mouths we can tell others. 
Listen prayerfully to this singing of the hymn.

 

Open my eyes, that I may see

1. Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me;
   Place in my hands the wonderful key
   That shall unclasp and set me free.
   
   • Refrain 1:
     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.
   
   • Refrain 2:
     Silently now I wait for Thee,
     Ready my God, Thy will to see,
     Open my ears, illumine me,
     Spirit divine!
3. 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.
   
   • Refrain 3:
     Silently now I wait for Thee,
     Ready my God, Thy will to see,
     Open my mind, illumine me,
     Spirit divine!
4. 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.
   
   • Refrain 4:
     Silently now I wait for Thee,
     Ready my God, Thy will to see,
     Open my heart, illumine me,
     Spirit divine!