It's on the darkest nights of dooming despair
that heaven's light shines more brightly
It's in the deepest pit of my mind's affairs
that His sword of grace pierces my folly.
In my paralyzing fear
In my sourest tear
When I'm drown in sin
Your never failing grace
astounds me once again
Open my eyes, oh God of heaven,
force them to focus and make me see;
the horrors of hell: my Jesus' burden,
and awake my hope of eternal bliss
Open my ears to your living Word and let it hover,
Deep inside this heart of hard stone,
Break it down, o Lord, and let it taste your wonder,
Surrender to your will, delight in the things above.
Remind me of your means of grace:
Fresh relief in saved sinner's race
"Flesh and Blood You offer us,
to eat the bread and drink the cup"
Open my hands to my brethren's need
Make their longing my desire, my goal
Conquer my being, senses, and will,
To serve their yearnings, body and soul.
Open my heart to endless joy
From the Cross radiating to sinful creatures
Let the nations be glad! believe! rejoice!
From heaven, not earthly, rotten treasures.
Remind me and teach me, my soul is in need
Make my heart bloom from Your Word's seed
I pray this harvest would bring the unbeliever
to know and worship Christ, forever.
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