Open My Eyes: An Advent Hymn

 

 Open My Eyes: An Advent Hymn

Open my eyes that I may see
Glimpses of Christ as he comes by me.
Let me be ready night and day
To welcome him when he comes my way.
Expectantly now, we wait for thee.
Waiting for Emmanuel’s presence to see.
Open my eyes, keep me alert, Spirit Divine.

Open my mouth that I may sing
Songs of the joy Emmanuel brings.
Like Mary, let me accept God’s will
When it surprises and confronts me still.
Expectantly now, we wait for thee.
Waiting for Emmanuel’s presence to see.
Open my eyes, keep me alert, Spirit Divine.

Open my ears that I may hear
Signs of the Christ as he comes near
Presenting himself needing food or drink.
Let me ready. Don’t let me forget!
Expectantly now, we wait for thee.
Waiting for Emmanuel’s presence to see.
Open my eyes, keep me alert, Spirit Divine.

Open my heart that I may enjoy
The Presence of Christ,  wherever I go.
Thanks be to God, He comes to us still,
If we would look and know what we see.
Expectantly now, we wait for thee.
Waiting for Emmanuel’s presence to see.
Open my eyes, keep me alert, Spirit Divine.


Words by Clyde E. Griffith, November 2000
for Advent

Tune: Open My Eyes That I May See

clydegriffith@msn.com