Be Thou My Vision
Nathan Pacheco Lyrics


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Be Thou my Vision, Oh 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

High King of Heaven, my victory won
May I reach Heaven′s joys, Oh bright Heav'n′s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my Vision, Oh Ruler of all

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nathan Pacheco's song "Be Thou My Vision" express a deep longing for the Lord to be the center and guiding force in the singer's life. The song is a beautiful prayer, asking the Lord to be the vision that guides them, the wisdom that directs them, and the presence that illuminates their path.


In the opening lines, the singer declares that nothing else should matter to them except the Lord. They ask Him to be their best thought, whether it be day or night, and acknowledge that His presence is their light, shining through their waking and sleeping moments. This highlights the singer's desire for a constant connection with the divine.


Moving on, the singer acknowledges the Lord as their wisdom and true Word. They express their intent to be with Him always and for Him to be with them. The singer identifies themselves as a true son of the Lord, emphasizing the deep relationship they seek to have. They further desire the Lord to dwell within them, and to be united as one.


The chorus of the song celebrates the Lord as the High King of Heaven and proclaims the victory that He has won. The singer expresses their aspiration to reach the joys of Heaven and be embraced by the bright Sun of Heaven. They refer to the Lord as the heart of their own heart, vowing to keep Him as their Vision regardless of whatever circumstances may arise, recognizing Him as the Ruler of all.


Overall, the lyrics of "Be Thou My Vision" beautifully convey a heartfelt plea for the Lord to be the guiding force, wisdom, and presence in the singer's life, expressing a deep desire for a close and intimate relationship with Him.


Line by Line Meaning

Be Thou my Vision, Oh Lord of my heart
You are the one I look to for guidance and direction, the ruler of my heart.


Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Nothing else matters to me except for who You are.


Thou my best Thought by day or by night
You are the greatest thought that occupies my mind, whether it's day or night.


Waking or sleeping Thy presence my light
Your presence illuminates my life, whether I am awake or asleep.


Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word
You are not only my source of wisdom but also my ultimate truth.


I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord
I am constantly in communion with You, and You are always with me, Lord.


Thou my great Father, I Thy true son
You are my loving and caring Father, and I am Your faithful and devoted child.


Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one
You reside within me, and I am united with You.


High King of Heaven, my victory won
You, the supreme ruler of Heaven, have achieved victory on my behalf.


May I reach Heaven's joys, Oh bright Heav'n's Sun!
May I experience the joys of Heaven, illuminated by the radiant light of Heaven's Sun!


Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
You are the core of my being, regardless of what may happen.


Still be my Vision, Oh Ruler of all
Please continue to be my guiding vision, Oh mighty ruler over everything.




Writer(s): Inconnu Compositeur Auteur, Nathan Bruce Tasker

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Viiking 01

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, and I thy true son
Thou in me dwelling and I with thee one
Riches I heed not, nor vain, 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 heaven's sun
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my vision, O ruler of all
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my vision, O ruler of all



sandi lobianco

“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, and I Thy true son
Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one

My King of Heaven my victory won
May I reach Heaven’s joys, o bright heaven’s sun
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my vision, O ruler of all

Amen Amen Amen Amen”



All comments from YouTube:

Thomas Prosser

I am 78 yo and am sick, not many days left. I love this song. I know that on that final day I will close my eyes and Jesus will be there for me. Praise God

Katie Shahin

Amen! Stay strong in Christ Thomas

Hillare Belloc

Amen, God be with you, Thomas

Cranky Grandma

God bless you. In my home we will be praying for you. Have courage and encouragement ❤️

aivee

Amen.

Timothy Greening

Such faith. Jesus Bless you.

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Jack Pintian

I’m 61 disabled. I committed a lot of sins when I was young .. but the Lord guided me to faith. Lord, you are my vision. Thank God.

Czarina Gutierrez

Why do you think you sinned? Fear not, for Jesus IS with us ALL always He Understands - even what compels and frightens us. Trust in God Most Merciful Almighty; Trust in Jesus of all understanding Divine Mercy And Grace; Trust in Holy Spirit of Peaceful Joy and Exuberant Love! Jesus says, "Fear not, for I Am With you!" You can always trust the perfection of God Holy Trinity with Jesus Our Advocate and Physician! Creator God LOVES you! Always keep this treasure in your heart! Through bad for better God's LOVE is always ready to fill our hearts from the eternal fountains of His Love, Praise Be To God Almighty Most Merciful And Heart Of Mary Magnificat!

Czarina Gutierrez

As one who is, at times, prone to selfishness, greed, jealousy, desperation, loneliness, paranoia, fatigue and exhaustion, these things compel us to "sin" but Jesus is Merciful Understanding And Redemptive Grace! Seek the inner bliss from within when the Holy Spirit resides joyful peaceful exuberant loving in the temple of your welcoming heart! Receive the Holy Spirit and May It Reside There Always! Amen!

Jack Pintian

@Czarina Gutierrez
Amen 🙏

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