Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#68

68. O Christ, Thine eyes of light and love

1 O Christ, Thine eyes of light and love
With Christians always go,
Alike on earth's green fields above
And in the caves below.

2 Thou with the miner in the dark
Dost down the shaft descend;
Thou, while he plies his venturous work,
Art with him as his Friend.

3 No midnight gloom shuts out Thy face,
No silence stills Thy voice;
Our Jesus in the dreariest place
Makes faithful souls rejoice.

4 Then hear us, Lord, and always bless
Our brethren's toil and ours;
From danger shield us, and distress,
From sin and Satan's powers.

5 Add strength and skill to venturous limbs;
Our homes with plenty cheer;
And bid our hearts sing gladsome hymns
For joy that thou art near.

6 Then by Thy cross and sovereign grace
Exalt us, Lord, at last,
To wake and see Thy unveiled face,
Where darkness all is past.

Text Information

• First Line: O Christ, Thine eyes of light and love
• Author: Bp. M. R. Neligan
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Mercy: Miner's Hymn; The Godhead: The Son; Miner's Hymn

Tune Information

• Name: DUNFERMLINE
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Scotch Psalter, 1615