Lyrics
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, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul's Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor man's 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.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: attributed to Dallan Forgaill
"Be Thou My Vision" invites us to clear away life's distractions and fix our heart's gaze entirely on Christ. In a world full of noise, this ancient prayer reminds us that true wisdom, strength, and joy are found only in His abiding presence. As we surrender our own ambitions, He becomes our ultimate treasure, guiding our steps day and night. May this song reorder our desires and quiet our souls in the deep love of our heavenly Father.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 16:8: “I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”
- Colossians 3:16: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richl; in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.”
- John 17:21: “that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that you sent me.”