Lyrics
Verse
Open the eyes of my heart Lord,
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You,
I want to see You
Chorus
To see You high and lifted up,
Shining in the light of Your glory,
Lord pour out Your power and love
As we sing Holy, Holy, Holy!
(Verse 2x)
(Chorus 3x)
Holy Holy Holy
I want to see You
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Meaning & Inspiration
Open the Eyes of My Heart turns a biblical image of spiritual sight into a focused prayer for revelation. The repeated request is not about physical vision but about perceiving the Lord’s majesty more clearly. Its desire to see God high and lifted up connects inward awakening with worship, while the appeal for divine power and love holds authority and mercy together.
The chorus draws on prophetic and New Testament language. Isaiah’s vision presents the Lord exalted on his throne as heavenly voices proclaim his holiness, and Ephesians speaks of the eyes of the heart being enlightened to know the hope God gives. By repeating “Holy” and returning to the wish to see the Lord, the song moves from petition to adoration. Its concise structure keeps attention on one spiritual longing: clearer recognition of God’s glory leading to reverence, praise, and openness to his presence.
Related Scripture
- Ephesians 1:18 Paul prays for the eyes of the heart to be enlightened in spiritual understanding.
- Isaiah 6:1-3 Isaiah sees the Lord high and lifted up as heavenly beings proclaim him holy.