The United Methodist Hymnal

454

Open My Eyes, That I May See

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 wavenotes 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!

WORDS: Clara H. Scott, 1895
MUSIC: Clara H. Scott, 1895
Theme: Commitment; Hope; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace: Prayer, Trust, Hope; Service Music: Invitation to Prayer; Service Music: Prayer for Illumination; Testimony and Witness