Open Our Eyes

This is delightful Confirmation song suitable for young people, but I can’t see why it could not be used at all ages. It was written by Paul Mason and is available in the collection Hymns and Spiritual Songs Vol 1 at Liturgical Song.

Mason says:

My first liturgical music composition, “Open Our Eyes,” was written for confirmation celebrations at St Anthony’s Parish Glenhuntly in 1993. It is a lively song, to which children easily relate in the context of their confirmation.

I made a backing to sing along to learn it.

1 We open our eyes to the face of God.

Wonder in awe at the risen Christ.

Brightness in tongues from the Holy Ghost!

Open our eyes to the Lord.

2 We open our ears to the Word of God.

Strengthen our faith in your Kingdom come.

Knowledge and reverence will be as one!

Open our ears to the Lord.

Bridge 1

Let the Spirit come to be your guiding light.

Remove doubt; make our judgment right.

3 We open our minds to the light of God.

Wisdom and courage begin and grow,

Dealing the darkness a deadly blow.

Open our minds to the Lord.

Bridge 2

God, these cherished gifts you’ve given me to day.

I hope and pray that I may be worthy.

4 We open our hearts to the love of God.

With understanding and honesty,

Love gives us hope for our destiny.

Open our hearts to the Lord.

Open our eyes to the Lord.

© 1993 Paul Mason Published by Liturgical Song www.liturgicalsong.com

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