Author: William T. Matson, 1833-1899 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:1 Lyrics: 1 Lord, I was blind: I could not see
in thy marred visage any grace;
but now the beauty of thy face
in radiant vision dawns on me.
2 Lord, I was deaf: I could not hear
the thrilling music of thy voice;
but now I hear thee and rejoice,
and all thine uttered words are dear.
3 Lord, I was dumb: I could not speak
the grace and glory of thy name;
but now, as touched with living flame,
my lips thine eager praises wake.
4 Lord, I was dead: I could not stir
my lifeless soul to come to thee;
but now, since thou hast quickened me,
I rise from sin's dark sepulcher.
5 Lord, thou hast made the blind to see,
the deaf to hear, the dumb to speak,
the dead to live; and lo, I break
the chains of my captivity!
Topics: The Christian Life Forgiveness of Sins; Man Depravity of Used With Tune: BODMIN
Lord, I Was Blind: I Could Not See