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OPEN MY EYES THAT I MAY SEE

(learned from the Friends Hymnal published in 1993; written by Clara H. Scott in 1895)

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!

Open my ears and let me 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!

Open my mouth and let me bear
Gladly the good news 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!

Open my mind that I may read
More of thy love in word and deed
What shall I fear when yet thou dost lead
Only for light from thee I plead
    Silently now I wait for thee
    Ready, my God, thy will to see
    Open my mind, illumine me,
    Spirit divine!

(from miriam berg's folksong collection)