turn your eyes

i just stumbled across the old hymn, turn your eyes upon Jesus, and was struck again by the depth and truth of the words it contains. i grew up singing this hymn, but the words have become my heart's cry now that i'm grown (and less concerned about the lady singing slightly off key one pew back). may i continue to turn my eyes to Him and nothing else.

O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s a light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,

Look full in His wonderful face,

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,

In the light of His glory and grace.

Through death into life everlasting

He passed, and we follow Him there;

Over us sin no more hath dominion—

For more than conquerors we are!

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,

Look full in His wonderful face,

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,

In the light of His glory and grace.

His Word shall not fail you—He promised;

Believe Him, and all will be well:

Then go to a world that is dying,

His perfect salvation to tell!

live unashamedly :: laugh uncontrollably :: love unconditionally.