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Text:Open my eyes, that I may see
Author:Clara H. Scott, 1841-1897
Tune:OPEN MY EYES
Composer:Clara H. Scott, 1841-1897

500. 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 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!

Text Information
First Line: Open my eyes, that I may see
Title: Open my eyes, that I may see
Author: Clara H. Scott, 1841-1897
Meter: 8 8 9 8 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture: ;
Topic: Evangelism; Holy Spirit: Illuminator / Teacher; The Bible (3 more...)
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: OPEN MY EYES
Composer: Clara H. Scott, 1841-1897
Meter: 8 8 9 8 with refrain
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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