The group formed in 1983 out of Sydney, Australia, where they were located at Hillsong Church, while now they are spread across the globe. Their members have gone on to individually successful careers, the likes of Darlene Zschech, Marty Sampson, Brooke Fraser, Reuben Morgan, and Joel Houston. The group was called Hillsong Live, until June 2014, when they took the name, Hillsong Worship.
Open My Eyes
Hillsong Worship Lyrics
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In the heavens all Your wonders are proclaimed
I see Your fame in all of the earth
And I seek to know the ways of Your heart
Through the seas and open skies I hear Your praise
As the shout of all creation lifts Your Name
And I seek to know the ways of Your heart
So open my eyes oh God
Open my heart to see
All the wonders and the power of Your name
By Your grace I′ll live
By Your grace I'll see
For my life and my salvation is in You
For You take the sinner′s heart and bring new life
Through the cross we are restored within Your Light
I know Your love is all that I need
And I seek to know the ways of Your heart
So open my eyes oh God
Open my heart to see
All the wonders and the power of Your name
By Your grace I'll live
By Your grace I'll see
For my life and my salvation is in You
I know Your love is all that I need
And I seek to know the ways of Your heart
I know Your love is all that I need
And I seek to know the ways of Your heart
So open my eyes oh God
Open my heart to see
All the wonders and the power of Your name
By Your grace I′ll live
By Your grace I′ll see
For my life and my salvation is in You
The song "Open My Eyes" by Hillsong Worship is a beautiful and powerful expression of the awe and wonder that comes from recognizing the majesty and power of God. The opening lines, "In the stars I see Your majesty displayed, In the heavens all Your wonders are proclaimed", convey a sense of being overwhelmed by the enormity of the universe and the beauty and complexity of creation. The singer then expresses their desire to know God more deeply, to seek the ways of God's heart, and to see all the wonders and power of God's name.
The second verse continues this theme of seeking to understand God's love and grace, and the transformative power of the cross. The singer acknowledges that their salvation and new life comes solely from God's grace and love, and expresses a deep sense of gratitude and surrender to God. The chorus repeats the plea for God to open their eyes and heart to see and experience more deeply the wonder and power of God's love and name. The song ends with a beautiful affirmation that God's love is all that the singer needs, and a renewed commitment to seek God's heart.
Overall, "Open My Eyes" is a beautiful and deeply moving song that captures the wonder and awe of encountering God's love and grace. Through its powerful imagery and evocative lyrics, it invites listeners to open their hearts and minds to the wonder and power of God's love, and to seek to know God more deeply and intimately.
Line by Line Meaning
In the stars I see Your majesty displayed
I see the evidence of Your greatness in the stars and in the celestial realms.
In the heavens all Your wonders are proclaimed
The heavens are declaring Your magnificence through their majestic beauty.
I see Your fame in all of the earth
The world around me reveals Your renown and Your glory.
And I seek to know the ways of Your heart
I desire to understand Your thoughts and feelings, to know You more closely.
Through the seas and open skies I hear Your praise
I hear Your praises all around me, from the roar of the sea to the whistle of the wind.
As the shout of all creation lifts Your Name
Every living creature from every corner of the earth cries out Your name in praise.
I hear Your praise in all of the earth
The world is teeming with Your adulation and admiration.
So open my eyes oh God
I pray that You would help me to see with clarity and insight.
Open my heart to see
I ask that You would give me insight and understanding through the eyes of my heart.
All the wonders and the power of Your name
I long to see and understand the magnificent works that Your name brings about.
By Your grace I'll live
It is only through Your unmerited favor that I am able to breathe and have life.
By Your grace I'll see
It is only through Your mercy and kindness that I am able to comprehend and understand the things that You have revealed.
For my life and my salvation is in You
My existence and my redemption are reliant on Your love and grace.
For You take the sinner's heart and bring new life
You rescue and save those with hearts set on sin and give them new life through Your sacrifice.
Through the cross we are restored within Your Light
Your sacrifice on the cross has brought us out of darkness and into the light of Your love and redemption.
I know Your love is all that I need
I am fully convinced that it is only Your love that can satisfy and fulfill me.
I know Your love is all that I need
I am fully convinced that it is only Your love that can satisfy and fulfill me.
And I seek to know the ways of Your heart
I long to learn more about Your character and Your desires.
So open my eyes oh God
I beg You, Lord, to give me vision and understanding.
Open my heart to see
Help me to be receptive to Your truth and guidance.
All the wonders and the power of Your name
I would be honored to witness Your great works and the influence of Your name.
By Your grace I'll live
I trust that only through Your favor can I continue to experience life and joy.
By Your grace I'll see
I know that only by Your grace am I able to truly understand and perceive the world around me.
For my life and my salvation is in You
I am completely dependent on You, Father, for life, strength, and protection.
Writer(s): Morgan Reuben Timothy, Lang Braden Christopher Eric
Contributed by Asher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Florence Valencia
Saviour of my soul
I worship You as God alone
Greater love has made a way to You
I could not forget
The moment I in faith confessed
For my sin You died and rose again
I believe every word You say
Father God with all my heart I sing
Open my eyes
I want to see Your glory Your glory Lord
I open my heart
I want to be closer closer to You
Here I am again
I find my strength in drawing near
You have heard the desperate cry in me
And as I wait on You my God
I'll know the voice of truth
In quietness I am in awe
And as I worship You my Lord
I understand the cross
The sacrifice of God
Alabar A Dios
I was about to die from an overdose in my apartment in Miami all alone after so many different drugs…I went to grab my phone and I couldn’t even see what I pressed and out of no where YouTube started and this song played. My heart was beating out of my chest and then the room turned white and I felt at peace. My heart slowed down and I survived. Jesus Christ is real people. He saved my life.
kiki titus
you have a beautiful story to share.
pio Seru
Is it just me or this songs makes you wanna worship and cry our heart out to god 😢🙏❤, can feel God presence is this beautiful song....
Hav Bright
Somewhere in 2014, I broke in am uncontrollable tears as I listened to this song. I felt a void in me needed to be filled. I could only turn to my maker. To Him alone be all the Glory forevermore.
Candice Hamilton Watson
I feel the same way, I actually baked out and felt a warmth in my chest and back
Aphmau Fan
as long as this song getting it will never be old it is always and will be beautiful
Raven hair Rock Godess who loves Foreigner 53
After the last three years ❤This is even more beautiful then ever !!
Aston Parlindungan
Luas jbl go 2 mobil chevron pekanbaru terusan pelni medan
Dan Dela Cruz
This is the Hillsong team that I am truly blessed. Thank Father God thru their songs.
Karen Pascual
😭😭😭