Be Thou My Vision
Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team 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, O bright heaven's Sun
Heart of my own heart whatever befall
Still be my vision
O Ruler of all
The Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team's song "Be Thou My Vision" is a prayerful hymn that emphasizes the importance of the Lord's presence in the singer's life. The lyrics begin with a plea for the Lord to be the focus of the singer's life, to the exclusion of all other things. The singer recognizes that the Lord is their "best thought" and that His presence is the light that guides them, day and night.
As the song continues, the singer asks the Lord to be their wisdom and their true word, and to always be present with them. The singer acknowledges themselves as a true son of the Lord, with the Lord's presence dwelling within them. The final verse of the song is both a declaration of victory and a plea for continued strength. The singer recognizes the Lord as the "High King of heaven" who has won their victory, and asks to be guided towards the joy of heaven. The singer concludes by asking that the Lord remain their vision, no matter what happens.
Overall, "Be Thou My Vision" is a powerful and emotional hymn that emphasizes the importance of the Lord's presence in the singer's life. The song is a reminder of the power of faith and the strength that comes from a steadfast belief in the Lord.
Line by Line Meaning
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Lord, be the only thing I focus on and seek after with my whole heart
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Nothing else matters or compares to the importance of having God in my life
Thou my best thought by day or by night
God is the one I turn to in all situations, at any time of day or night
Waking or sleeping Thy presence my light
God's presence is the light that guides me through all of life's experiences, both conscious and unconscious
Be thou my wisdom and Thou my true word
God, be the source of my wisdom and guidance, and let Your word be my truth
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord
May the Lord always be with me, and may I always be in His presence
Thou my great Father, I, Thy true son
God, be my ultimate Father, and may I be His faithful and obedient child
Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one
May God dwell within me, and may I be one with Him
High King of heaven my victory won
God, the King of heaven, has already won the victory on my behalf
May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun
May I someday experience the joys of heaven and be in the presence of the bright Sun of glory
Heart of my own heart whatever befall
God, You are the very essence of my being, and no matter what happens, I will always love and serve You
Still be my vision
God, may You always be the focus and vision of my life
O Ruler of all
God, You are the ultimate Ruler and King of all creation
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