Be Thou My Vision
Chelsea Moon Lyrics
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Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best thought by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light
Be Thou my wisdom and Thou my true word
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son
High King of Heaven my victory won
May I reach heaven's joys, oh, bright heaven's sun
Heart of my own heart whatever befall
Still be my vision, oh Ruler of all
Thou and Thou only first in my heart
High King of Heaven, my treasure Thou art
The song "Be Thou My Vision" by Chelsea Moon is a hymn that expresses the singer's devotion and dependence on God. In each stanza, the lyrics reveal a different aspect of their relationship with God. The first stanza presents God as the only thing that truly matters in their life, and shines as a guiding light in times of darkness. The second stanza depicts God as the source of all wisdom and truth, and the one who unites the singer with themselves. The third stanza refers to God as the High King of Heaven who has already won the victory for the singer and can lead them to eternal joy in heaven. The final stanza reiterates the singer's total commitment to God, as they declare that He is the only one who holds a place in their heart.
The phrase "Be Thou my vision" is a powerful statement that implies a deep longing for God's presence to be the central focus in the singer's life. The lyrics reveal the desire for God to be the source of every thought, and the one who directs their steps. The hymn is an expression of the singer's yearning for a life that is lived with God, and the hope that comes with the assurance that they are never alone. The song's simple melody also adds to its timeless beauty, and it has been sung and cherished by Christians all over the world for centuries.
Line by Line Meaning
Be Thou my vision, oh Lord of my heart
Lord, please be the center of my focus, the One to whom I look for guidance and inspiration above all else.
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Let nothing else compete with my affection for You, Lord, for You alone are worthy of my devotion.
Thou my best thought by day or by night
May thoughts of You, Lord, be constantly with me, both when I am awake and when I am asleep.
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light
Let me always be aware of Your presence, Lord, so that Your light may illuminate my life and guide my steps.
Be Thou my wisdom and Thou my true word
Lord, be my source of wisdom and truth, that I may know and follow Your ways in all things.
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord
May I always be in fellowship with You, Lord, and may You always be with me, guiding and directing my path.
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son
I recognize You as my true Father, Lord, and I am grateful to be Your child, for You love and care for me unconditionally.
Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one
May Your presence be always with me, Lord, and may I never be without You, so that we may be always one in spirit.
High King of Heaven my victory won
You, Lord, are the King of Heaven and You have already won the victory over sin and death, which gives me hope and assurance.
May I reach heaven's joys, oh, bright heaven's sun
Lord, I long for the day when I will dwell forever in heaven with You, rejoicing in Your presence and basking in Your glory.
Heart of my own heart whatever befall
You, Lord, are the very center of my being, and no matter what happens in life, I know that You will always be there for me.
Still be my vision, oh Ruler of all
Lord, I pray that You will remain my focus and my guide always, for You are the ruler of all things and the only one who can truly lead me.
Thou and Thou only first in my heart
Above all else, Lord, I choose to place You first in my heart, for You are the only one who truly deserves that place of honor.
High King of Heaven, my treasure Thou art
You, Lord, are my greatest treasure, worth more than any earthly possession or wealth. I am grateful for all that You have done for me and will continue to do.
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jademorgan1096
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one
Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art
High King of Heaven, my victory won
May I reach Heaven's joys, O bright Heav'n's Sun
Heart of my own heart, whate'er befall
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all
@kjf1230
Oh the gifts of God. This is but a sample of the beauty we will hear with Him throughout eternity.
@jessytodd8224
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@waynemattson3351
This has always been my favorite hymn in church. But this is my favorite version of this hymn.
@lauriemaltempi4556
Mine too
@Dhalpourie
All of heaven joined in worship! Let those refuse to sing, who never knew our God...but children of the heavenly will sing their joys abroad...Thank you for posting! I was truly blessed.
@backcheck31
Sister Chelsea, you have the voice of an angel and you're a wonderful pianist too. Glad has blessed you with such talents to make a difference in the lives of others. Use them to do so. God bless you and thank you for touching my heart tonight!
@Meelzdiva
I'm so exited, I get to sing this song at my cousin's wedding!!! Beautiful song.
@ShaunNotcutt
I have been listening to this song for the past hour over and over again, crying my eyes out, God is rocking me! Thanks for putting this up, this song means a lot to me!!
@ja345701
One of the most passionate and talented people I know...enough cannot be said about how beautifully this young lady leads others to worship God :)
@julz3tt3
Goosebumps and all good feels on this Easter Sunday. Bless your voice and this beautiful cover. He is risen amen xxx