Open Thou Our Eyes

"Jesus Himself drew near, and went with them" (Luke 24.15)

And He drew near and talked with them,

But they perceived Him not,

And mourned, unconscious of that Light

The gloom, the darkness, and the night

That wrapt His burial-spot.

Wearied with doubt, perplexed, and sad,

They knew nor help, nor guide,

While He who bore the secret key

To open every mystery,

Unknown was by their side.

Thus often when we feel alone,

Nor help nor comfort near,

'Tis only that our eyes are dim,

Doubting and sad we see not Him

Who waiteth still to hear.

"The darkness gathers overhead,

The morn will never come

Did we but raise our downcast eyes,

In the white-flushing eastern skies

Appears the glowing sun.

In all our daily joys and griefs,

In daily work and rest,

To those who seek Him, Christ is near,

Our bliss to calm, to soothe our care,

In leaning on His breast.

Open our eyes, 0 Lord, we pray,

To see our way-our Guide,

That by the path that here we tread,

We, following on, may still be led

In Thy light to abide.

unknown | Apr 1970
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