Open my Eyes, That I May See, written by Clara H. Scott, 1895
The theology is in the lyrics.
Open my eyes that I may see,
glimpses of truth though 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!
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!
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!
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.
THIS OLD THEOLOGY WILL NEVER BE IMPROVED!
G. Goslaw
Landers, Ca
