Open My Eyes That I Might See: Hymn

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Soprano Kathleen Monson
Pianist Teresa Kang

Open My Eyes, That I May See is a reflective and prayerful hymn written by Clara H. Scott in 1895. Inspired by Psalm 119:18, the hymn is a heartfelt plea for spiritual insight, guidance, and obedience. Each verse asks God to open the senses—eyes, ears, and heart—to better understand His will and follow His truth. With its gentle melody and meditative lyrics, the hymn has remained a favorite for quiet moments of devotion and worship, inviting believers to listen closely for the Spirit’s voice

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,
ev’rything 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 ev’rywhere;
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 mouth, illumine me,
Spirit divine!