The words from this hymn which came from 6th century Irish Christian have touched me so deeply. It is so sweet and true. Especially when I reflect back what it tells to the article shared by brother David, about trusting the goodness of God.
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul's Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
High King of heaven, my victory won,
May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
Ameyn!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Be Thou my Vision...
Posted by yudikris at 9:43 PM
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Yes, Son, this is also one of my favorite English hymns, which I used to sing very often in the Anglican Church, and which I to this very day remember, and sometimes sing, or whistle as I work.
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