Hillsong - Open My Eyes Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
In the stars I see Your majesty displayed
In the heavens all Your wonders I proclaim
I see Your fame in all of the earth
And I seek to know the ways of Your heart
Through the seas and open skies I hear Your praise
As the shout of all creation lifts Your Name
I hear Your praise in all of the earth
And I seek to know the ways of Your heart
Chorus
So open my eyes, oh God
Open my heart to see
All the wonder in the power of Your name
By Your grace I live
By Your grace I see
For my life and my salvation is in You
Verse 2
For You take the sinner's heart and bring new life
Through the cross we are restored within Your Light
I know Your love is all that i need
And I seek to know the ways of Your heart
Chorus
Bridge
I know Your love is all that I need
And I seek to know the ways of Your heart
Video
Open My Eyes - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
"Open My Eyes," from Hillsong Worship's 2017 album *Let There Be Light*, is a profound devotional anthem that centers on a fervent desire for deeper spiritual perception. The song's genesis lies in a yearning to move beyond superficial understanding and truly grasp the immense majesty and power of God as revealed in creation and through His redemptive work. It speaks to the universal human experience of witnessing the grandeur of the universe – from the vast expanse of the stars to the depths of the seas – and feeling a divine presence, yet desiring an even more intimate connection and comprehension of the Creator's heart. This aspiration echoes the ancient Psalmist's cry, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands" (Psalm 19:1). The lyrics articulate a seeking after the "ways of His heart," a longing to understand God's character, His purposes, and the depth of His love, much like Solomon prayed for wisdom to discern right from wrong (1 Kings 3:9).
The core message of "Open My Eyes" is a plea for divine illumination, a recognition that true spiritual sight is a gift, not merely an earned understanding. The repeated request, "open my eyes, oh God, open my heart to see," signifies a dependence on God's intervention to transcend human limitations. This is beautifully underscored by the lines acknowledging that life and sight are by His grace alone. This profound reliance on divine grace is a cornerstone of Christian theology, as articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." The song then pivots to the transformative power of God's love and sacrifice, specifically referencing the cross as the means of restoration. The realization that "Your love is all that I need" and the subsequent seeking of His ways are direct reflections of the Gospel's promise of new life through Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The bridge reiterates this foundational truth, emphasizing that God's love is sufficient and the pursuit of His heart is the ultimate pursuit. This spiritual awakening, this opening of the eyes, is presented not as an endpoint, but as a continuous journey of discovery, fueled by gratitude and an unyielding desire to know God more intimately.