Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#353

353. Be Thou My Vision

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 my great Father, I Thy true son,
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

3 Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise,
Thou mine inheritance, now and always;
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art.

4 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.

Amen.

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: 10.10.9.10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Philippians 3:7
• Topic: Consecration; Guidance; Presence of God; Worship
• Source: Ancient Irish

Tune Information

• Name: SLANE
• Harmonizer: David Evans, 1874-1948
• Meter: 10.10.9.10
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Traditional Irish Melody