Jimmy Swaggart is currently leader of the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,USA.[1] He appears weekly in the Jimmy Swaggart Telecast,[2] and also participates in a daily radio program, A Study in the Word, which is broadcast on SonLife Radio.[3]
Swaggart is the author of many works including an autobiography[4] and an account of the 1988 scandal.[5] He has also recorded several dozen gospel albums.
He Washed My Eyes With Tears
Jimmy Swaggart Lyrics
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That I might see.
The broken heart I had was good for me.
He tore it all apart
And looked inside.
And found it full of fear,
So much foolish pride
That made me blind.
And then I saw the clouds
Were silver light.
And now I understand
'Twas best for me.
He washed my eyes with tears
That I might see.
He washed my eyes with tears
That I might see
The glory of Himself
Revealed to me
I did not know that day
That He had wounded hands
Until I saw the marks and the blood That was spilled on the sand
I saw the marks of shame and wept Lord and I cried
He was my Substitute
for me He died.
And now I'm glad He came
So tenderly
And washed my eyes with tears
that I might see
And washed my eyes with tears...
That I might see
(I might see).
The lyrics of this song by Jimmy Swaggart convey a powerful spiritual message that reflects on the transformative power of God's love and grace. The song starts off by saying that God washed the singer's eyes with tears for them to be able to see. This seems somewhat paradoxical at first as tears usually blur our vision, but the tears here are metaphorical, signifying the spiritual awakening the singer experienced after going through a tough time.
The next few lines talk about how the singer's broken heart was necessary for their spiritual growth as it forced them to examine themselves and see the fear and foolish pride that resided within. God tore apart their heart and brought out the hidden things that were making them blind to the beauty and goodness in the world.
The line "And then I saw the clouds were silver light" seems to suggest that the singer was finally able to see the world in a new light, a more beautiful and radiant form. They were able to understand that the challenges and struggles they experienced were all part of a greater plan that God had in store for them. The last few lines talk about how the singer finally understood the true meaning of Christ's sacrifice and how it was a substitute for their transgressions.
Overall, this song is a reflection of the transformation that can happen when we open ourselves up to God's love and allow Him to break us down and rebuild us anew.
Line by Line Meaning
He washed my eyes with tears
Through my tears, I was able to see more clearly, with a new perspective.
That I might see.
His cleansing tears were meant to give me sight, to help me understand His plan.
The broken heart I had was good for me.
My suffering, while painful, was ultimately part of His plan, to help me grow and understand.
He tore it all apart
Through emotional and spiritual pain, He broke down my barriers to show me a new way of understanding the world.
And looked inside.
He went beyond the surface of my heart, to see what was really there beyond my outward appearances.
And found it full of fear,
Fear was buried within me and needed to be brought to the surface to be cleansed.
So much foolish pride
My pride was a barrier to understanding and needed to be stripped away in order for true growth to occur.
He swept away the things
Through His cleansing, He helped me release old ways of thinking and being that no longer served me.
That made me blind.
I was previously unable to see His truth and His plan, but now my eyes were open.
And then I saw the clouds
My newfound clarity allowed me to see beyond the surface of things, to recognize beauty in unexpected places.
Were silver light.
The world was transformed into something much more beautiful, once my eyes were open.
And now I understand
I have a new understanding of His truth and His plan, thanks to His cleansing.
'Twas best for me.
The suffering and cleansing I endured was ultimately good for me and helped me to grow in ways I never would have expected.
The glory of Himself
Through His wounds and His grace, God revealed Himself to me in new and unexpected ways.
Revealed to me
God's grace and goodness were made clear to me through my spiritual journey.
I did not know that day
Before this experience, I was unable to comprehend the depth of God's love and grace.
That He had wounded hands
Through His sacrifice, Jesus' hands were wounded, serving as a reminder of His profound love for me.
Until I saw the marks and the blood That was spilled on the sand
Only through experiencing His wounds was I able to fully grasp the depth of His love and sacrifice for me.
I saw the marks of shame and wept Lord and I cried
Through exploring my own shame and wounds, I was moved to tears, understanding more fully the depth of His sacrifice.
He was my Substitute
Jesus offered Himself as a substitute for me, taking on my sins and sacrifices so that I may be forgiven.
for me He died.
The ultimate act of love was Jesus' death, allowing me to be released from the burden of sin.
And now I'm glad He came
Through His grace and love, I have been transformed into a new person and am grateful for His presence in my life.
So tenderly
Through every step of my journey, Jesus was there, showing me the way with love and kindness.
And washed my eyes with tears
Only through embracing my struggles and pain was I able to fully grasp His grace and His plan for my life.
that I might see
Through His cleansing, I was able to gain a new vision and understanding of the world and His love.
(I might see).
My newfound clarity allowed me to understand His love and presence in my life in a new and profound way.
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@andreacrosse
I met someone last week , who was healed in a Jimmy swaggart crusade. He had no joints or hip bones and could not walk without his legs flying backwards up to his ears. One of 13 people in the world born with this disease. He was miraculously healed at the crusade in Dayton Ohio in 1977. His doctor who was an atheist became a Christian due to the profound miracle of this young boy who is now in his mid 40's. Glory be to God.His mother led the doctor to the Lord just as Jimmy prophesied he would..Word for word everything exactly came to pass.
@FrancisAKembo
Amen❤
@raquelmejia
Gloria al Señor Aleluyaaaa
@paulokra6216
Glory be to God, what wonderful God we serve
@HectorMartinez-gi3bx
Jimmy Swaggart is not only a great singer and preacher but also a great example of the mercy and grace of God. He is standing because the hand of God is holding him. If God can do it with him, He can certainly do it with me. Praise God!
@paulokra6216
Amen
@janeschatzley8762
A good singer who loves the Lord. I lost my husband 4 months ago and this song I have played several times a day. He washed my eyes with tears has given me comfort. Thank you for the song... and your many years of serving the Lord. Jane................
@amadeorogelrosario6148
I love this song most because only GOD can do to wash my eyes with tears, especialy when HE will come someday. GOD bless you Pastor Jimmy. Ptr.rogelio b.rosario Bauang, la Union, Philippines
@harrykitching8840
Right now my son has stage 4 cancer he's in a lot of pain I'll sit here and listen to Jimmy Swaggart the song Jay sings touches my heart I love the Lord sometimes I'm not living the way he wants me but I'm trying just ask Jimmy if you pray for my son is named Sam kitchen he needs a touch of the Master's Hand I've already burned a little girl I don't want to bury my son I know toward can do something about this but would put it all into hitter will whatever his will be done thank you and God bless you all
@jonburrows2684
Harry, how is he now?