Open My Eyes
Jesse Manibusan Lyrics
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Help me to see your face
Open my eyes, Lord
Help me to see
Open my ears, Lord
Help me to hear your voice
Open my ears, Lord
Open my heart, Lord
Help me to love like you
Open my heart, Lord
Help me to love
And the first shall be last
And our eyes are opened
And we'll hear like never before
And we'll speak in new ways
And we'll see God's face in places we've never known
I live within you
Deep in your heart, O Love
I live within you
Rest now in me
Jesse Manibusan's song "Open My Eyes" is a beautiful prayer asking God to help us see, hear, and love like Him. The repetition of the phrases "Open my eyes, Lord," "Open my ears, Lord," and "Open my heart, Lord" serve as a reminder of the need for constant spiritual renewal and a desire for a deeper connection with God. The lyrics also suggest that by being open to God's guidance, we can experience a radical shift in our perspective, seeing and hearing things in new ways and encountering God in unexpected places.
The line "And the first shall be last" is a reference to Jesus' words in the Gospels, reminding us of the importance of humility and putting others first. The final line "I live within you, deep in your heart, O Love. I live within you, rest now in me" is a comforting reminder that God is always with us and we can find peace and rest in His presence.
Overall, "Open My Eyes" is a powerful prayer of surrender and a plea for God's guidance and transformation in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Open my eyes, Lord
I ask for a blessing to help me see the Lord's words
Help me to see your face
Assist me in discovering the Lord's ways
Open my ears, Lord
I seek an opportunity to hear the Lord's voice
Help me to hear your voice
Enable me to perceive the Lord's message
Open my heart, Lord
I implore to let the Lord in my heart
Help me to love like you
Guide me in learning how to love as the Lord does
And the first shall be last
The Lord does not favor one person over another
And our eyes are opened
The Lord helps us see the truth
And we'll hear like never before
We will listen to the Lord's message with fresh ears
And we'll speak in new ways
We will speak the Lord's message in more profound ways
And we'll see God's face in places we've never known
We will discover the Lord's message in new experiences
I live within you
The Lord is already within us
Deep in your heart, O Love
The Lord is within the deepest depths of our love
Rest now in me
Let us be at peace within the Lord
Writer(s): Todd Rundgren
Contributed by Isabella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-jq1ly5vf9o
Beautiful music and words about this wondrous God of ours.
@RonaldEversole
🙏hello Jesse,you are such a a blessing to us all and your music to all churches and parishes, you and your family are in my daily prayers,may the blessed mother intercede for you always♥️🙏
@cindylopez2472
Most beautiful song I've ever heard. God bless.
@marylouisewegman6438
This is my favorite hymn. The depth of meaning is beautiful and Jesse Manibusan statement that you will only need the edge of you seat is so true.
@colettesvanoe2350
I love this piece, and look forward to sharing it with my congregation. Thank you! Your voices and your spirits are so lovely!
@ango130
I first heard this song in 2008 while attending mass at Santa Teresita Church...Guam.
The song brought so much hope to my heart. I needed some reassurance at that moment that everything was going to be okay. God felt so much closer.
Thank you for this song.
@vernam.c.mendiola8903
This song is so beautiful in any language. Si Yu'os Ma'ase Jesse Manibusan. 💜🙏🏾🇬🇺
@ronaldeversole6513
HELLO JESSE, I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO YOUR SONG FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SO MANY WAYS I PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YOU ARE SUCH A BLESSING TO US ALL,TO GOD BE THE GLORY
@cellisteunha
Bless you Jesse Manibusan. I first heard this song in 2021 in St.Raymond catholic school.
@rubenpinon08
This has to be a favorite of mine and the choir I belong to ... Thanks Jesse for writing this amazing song !!!!