Hymn: Thou Art My Vision

Amidst the persecution for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ, a renewed vision of God and a need for a revived living ensuing from the enemy’s outward attack on the churches in North India led me to pray and compose this hymn. It was composed over a period of time.

Time:3/4 D Major
Tune BF#360 “Be Thou My Vision”

 1.  Thou art my vision, O God of glory!
     Appear again that I see Thee clearly.
     Remove my veils, from darkness set me free.
     Till the end, faithfully, Lord, follow Thee.
    
     Ephesians 1:17-18
2.  Spirit of wisdom, Father of glory,
     Revelation, in full knowledge of Thee,
     Grant me grace, Thy glorious vision to see.
    The eyes of my heart, Lord, enlighten me.            
    
3. Should Thy will be this path, windy-stormy,
     Grace me to tread it, in Thee, with Thee.
     Paying the price, trusting in Thee fully.
     Looking away, Lord, unto Thee only.
 
     Psalms 23:4-6; Matthew 10:32-33
4.  Thy rod and Thy staff, Lord, they comfort me
     Walking through the shadow of death-valley.
     Before men, Thy name Lord, to confess in Thee
     Grace me ever Lord, never to deny Thee.
 
     John 16:33
5. In this world there are afflictions fiery
     Strange trials coming to me seemingly 
     Thou overcame them, gave peace to me
     Rejoicing, Thy sufferings I partake with Thee.
 
     Matthew 5:10-12; 1 Peter 4:12-16
6. In Thy name, Christ, should I reproach be
     Blessings mine! For the Spirit of glory 
     And God, as a Christian, rest upon me!
     Not ashamed, Lord, but give Thee all glory!
 
     Romans 8:28
7.  Together, all things work, Lord, good for me
     Whatever betide, Lord, I still love Thee.
     For Thy purpose, Lord, Thou has called me
     That In Thine image I conform fully.
 
     Acts 6:7; 12:24
8.  Thy word multiplies and grows steadfastly, 
     ‘Midst persecutions, fierce and heavy.
     Thy disciples true, multiply greatly,
     Albeit scattered far, across land and sea.  
 
     Acts 26:19
9. Lord, appear again, Thou, God of glory!
     Heavenly vision, to see clearly;
     The church, Thy Body, Thine economy
     To Thine vision, e'er obedient be.
 
10.Heavenly vision, O God of glory!
     Christ and the church, what a mystery!
     This vision, all my life, my living be.
     Grace me Lord, now, unto eternity.
 
11.Whatever betide, O Lord, abiding in Thee,
     Transform me  Lord, from glory to glory
     Prepare Thou Thy Bride, beautifully.
     Amen, Lord Jesus! O Come, Lord quickly!
 
     Prayer
12. For Thy grace and mercy, I bow my knee.
      As Thou love me Lord let me love Thee
      Captured by Thy love, attract by Thy beauty
      Gain me wholly, all for Thee.
 
      Luke 1:53; John 10:10; Col. 3:16
13. I come to Thee Lord, hungry and thirsty,
      Poor in spirit, my vessel I empty.
      With good things, Thy Spirit, O Lord, fill me,
      With Thy life, Thy word, Lord, abundantly.