The Cyber Hymnal ‎#13450

13450. O that mine eye might closed be

1 O that mine eye might closed be
To what concerns me not to see.

2 That deafness might possess my ear
To what concerns me not to hear.

3 That truth my tongue might ever tie
From speaking words of vanity.

4 That no vain thought might ever rest
Or be conceived within my breast.

5 So that in deed and word and thought,
Glory may unto God be wrought.

6 But are wishes? Lord mine eye
Is fixed on Thee, to Thee I cry!

7 Cleanse, Lord, and purify my heart
And make it clean in every part.

8 And when ’tis pure, Lord, keep it so,
For that is more than I can do.

Text Information

• First Line: O that mine eye might closed be
• Author: Thomas Ellwood, 1639-1713/14
• Meter: 88
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CARTMEL
• Composer: James Langran, 1835-1909
• Meter: 88
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain