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Open my Eyes that
These are the words of Clara H. Scott (1841‑1897), an American who studied music in Chicago and went on to become a music teacher. When she had her volume 'The Royal Anthem Book' published in 1882 she was the first woman to do so. The tune appears attributed to her as well. She died unexpectedly in an accident involving a horse and carriage. This is her only hymn in circulation today. Here are some of the scriptures which are believed to have inspired her. Psalm 119:18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Luke 24:31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him. John 8:32‑36 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free… If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Revelation 3:7 (NKJV) To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, 'These things says He who is holy, He who is true, "He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens". Luke 10:21‑24 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. Eph.2:18 Through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Romans 5:5 (RSV) God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us. Matthew 11:15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Matt.13:16 Blessed are your eyes, for they see:... your ears, for they hear. Colossians 1:9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Psalm 51:15 (RSV) Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall show forth thy praise. Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. 1 John 3:18‑19 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. |
Open
my eyes that I may see
Voices
of truth Thou sendest clear;
Love
with Thy children thus to share.