August 5, 2005

Have faith in God –
And sing through deepest night;
Have faith in God –
Who brings from darkness, light!
Have faith in God –
Tomorrow will be bright.
Have faith, dear friend, in God.

Open My Eyes, That I May See

Words and Music by Clara H. Fiske Scott, 1841-1897

    Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. Psalm 119:18.

    Clara Scott, author and composer of this hymn, taught music in the Ladies' Seminary at Lyons, Iowa. Mrs. Scott was a prolific composer of vocal and instrumental music, including a book of anthems, The Royal Anthem Book, published in 1882. This is the only one of her many songs still in popular use.
    Some hymnals incorrectly show the author as “Charles” Scott or "Chas." Scott.
    These words have since been widely used to help believers have a greater awareness of God's will for their lives and a readiness to obey.

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.

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.

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.

Chorus:
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready my God, Thy will to see,
Open my eyes, illumine me,
Spirit divine!

Have Faith in God by H.M.S. Richards, Used by Permission