[Open my eyes that I may see]

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[Open my eyes that I may see]

Composer: Clara H. Scott (1895)
Published in 196 hymnals

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	Open My Eyes, That I May See

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	Surrender (Hymns of Faith for the Christ…

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	Open My Eyes, I Pray

Composer: Clara H. Scott

Clara Harriett Fiske Jones Scott USA 1841-1897. Born at Elk Grove, IL, daughter of a farmer, the family moved to Chicago in 1856. Clara enrolled in the first Chicago Musical Institute, after founders, Chauncy M Cady and William Bradbury, opened it in 1858. Following her graduation from the program, she found employment at the new Lyons Girl’s Seminary (also founded in 1858) in Lyons, IA. While working there, she met Henry Clay Scott, who worked for Scott & Ovington Brothers wholesale crockery company. The two married in 1861 in McGregor, IA. They had two daughters, Medora and Mary. The family moved to Austin, IL, near Chicago in the 1870s. She become a composer, hymnwriter, and publisher. She was the first woman to publish a vo… Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title:	[Open my eyes that I may see]
Composer:	Clara H. Scott (1895)
Meter:	8.8.9.8.8.8.8.4
Incipit:	17656 65527 65765
Key:	A♭ Major
Copyright:	Public Domain

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Open My Eyes, That I May See

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This tune is likely the work of the composer named here, but has also been attributed to others as shown in the instances list above. The hymn first appeared in Best Hymns No. 2, by Elisha A. Hoffman & Harold F. Sayles (Chicago, Illinois: Evangelical Publishing Company, 1895) (MIDI, score). Some hymnals show the author (incorrectly) as "Charles" Scott.

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Piano/Organ Surrender (Hymns of Faith for the Christian Life) Starry Night, Noisy Night (A Christmas Musical for Children) Hymnprovisations (Extraordinary new stylings of classic hymns) More Piano/Organ...
Choral Open My Eyes, I Pray Open My Eyes, I Pray More Choral...
Handbells Holy Spirit, Breath of God More Handbells...
PowerPoint OPEN MY EYES (Praise! Our Songs and Hymns 119) OPEN MY EYES, THAT I MAY SEE (The Worshiping Church 557) OPEN MY EYES, THAT I MAY SEE (Hymnal for Worship & Celebration 381) More PowerPoint...

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

Hymn Harmonizations by Hayes: Creative Accompaniments for the Church Pianist
Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 48
The Creative Use of the Piano in Worship: The Creative Church Musucian Series - Volume 8
Composer/Editor Hal H. Hopson
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2008) pp. 136-137
PedalPoint Volume 23 Number 1 October November December 2003: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Kathy McManus
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (2003) pp. 34
The Creative Use of the Organ in Worship
Composer/Editor Hal H. Hopson
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2000) pp. 108
PedalPoint Volume 18 Number 2 January February March 1999: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Neil Maxey
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1999) pp. 34
The Gospel Pianist: 25 Hymn Embellishments for Worship
Composer/Editor Donald F. Marsh
Published By: Abingdon Press (1999) pp. 19
Free Harmonizations of Hymn Tunes: Volume II
Composer/Editor D. DeWitt Wasson
Published By: Hinshaw Music, Inc. (1986) pp. 25
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 75
The Evangelistic Piano Hymnal: Over 270 stylistic arrangements with "runs" and "fill-ins"
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1976) pp. 107
Organ Encores: Hymn Transcriptions arranged by Georg S. Schuller
Composer/Editor George S. Schuler
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1955) pp. 18
Organ Encores: Hymn Transcriptions arranged by George S. Schuller
Composer/Editor George S. Schuler
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1955) pp. 18

Organ Solo

Hymn Mixtures: Medleys for Organ
Composer/Editor David Kidwell
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2020) pp. 6
Oxford Hymn Settings for Organists Volume 5 Pentecost and Trinity: 27 Original Pieces on hymns for Pentecost and Trinity
Composer/Editors Rebecca Groom Te Velde; David Blackwell; Charles Callahan
Published By: Oxford University Press (2016) pp. 52
The Organ Portfolio Volume 77 Number 3 January February 2014: The Service Music Anthology for the Church Organist
Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Michael A. Johnson
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2014) pp. 20
The Organist's Library Volume 56
Composer/Editor Michael A. Johnson
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2014) pp. 88
Prayerful Preludes Set 1: For Organ
Composer/Editor Robert J. Powell
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2013) pp. 9
My Jesus, I Love Thee: Hymns of Introspection for Organ
Composer/Editors James Southbridge; Robert J. Hughes
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2010) pp. 3
The Last-Minute Organist: Easy-to-Play Music for Worship
Composer/Editors James Southbridge; Robert J. Hughes
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 3
Easy Organ Library Volume 38: A Collection of Organ Voluntaries for Church Use
Composer/Editor Paul Taylor
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2005) pp. 24
Hymns from the Heart Volume 2: Artistic Organ Settings of Seven More Enduring Gospel Tunes
Composer/Editor James Southbridge
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2004) pp. 12
The Organist Volume 108 Number 4 September October 2004: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; Paul Taylor
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2004) pp. 24
PedalPoint Volume 23 Number 1 October November December 2003: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Kathy McManus
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (2003) pp. 34
The Organ Portfolio Volume 65 Number 3 January 2002: A Bi-monthly Anthology for the Church Organist
Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; Robert W. Thygerson
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2002) pp. 16
The Organist's Library Volume 32
Composer/Editor Clara Scott
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2002) pp. 16
Grace Notes IX
Composer/Editor Timothy Albrecht
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2001) pp. 18
Blessed Be the Name and Other Favorites for Organ
Composer/Editors Eugene McCluskey; Robert J. Hughes
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1993) pp. 15
Quiet Time Organ 1
Composer/Editor Dick Bolks
Published By: Ron Harris Music (1992) pp. 50
Preludes to the Past Volume 2: Organ Settings of Enduring 19th Century Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor Emma Lou Diemer
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (1991) pp. 7
The Organist Volume 95 Number 3 July 1991: A Bi-Monthly Publication for Church Organists
Composer/Editors James Mansfield; Robert J. Hughes
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1991) pp. 85
How Majestic: And Other Gospel Favorites for Organ
Composer/Editors Geoffrey R. Lorenz; David H. Hegarty
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1989) pp. 30
Peace Forevermore: Hymn Arrangements for Organ
Composer/Editor James Pethel
Published By: Van Ness Press, Inc. (1989) pp. 3
Easy Organ Library Volume 1: A Collection of Organ Voluntaries for Church Use
Composer/Editor David H. Hegarty
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1986) pp. 38
The Organist Volume 90 Number 2 May 1986: A Bi-monthly Publication for Church Organists
Composer/Editors James Mansfield; David H. Hegarty
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1986) pp. 38
Gospel Songs I Love: Organ Arrangements
Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
Published By: Good Life Publications, Inc. (1985) pp. 21
Crescendos of Praise: Organ Arrangements for Worship
Composer/Editor Albin C. Whitworth
Published By: GlorySound (1982) pp. 7
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee: Organ Preludes
Composer/Editor A. P. Van Iderstine
Published By: Broadman Press (1979) pp. 24
The Organ Portfolio Volume 35 Number 4 April 1972: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Lani Smith; Roger C. Wilson
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1972) pp. 35
The Chapel Organist Volume One: Easy Arrangements for the Amateur Organist
Composer/Editor Norman Johnson
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1965) pp. 8
Van Denman Thompson's Hymn Meditations No. 3: For Organ
Composer/Editor Charlotte L. Koch
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1961) pp. 32
Organ Hymn Tunes No. 2: Preludes, Interludes, Voluntaries
Composer/Editor George S. Schuler
Published By: The Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Company (1960) pp. 4
Gospel Hymn Voluntaries Number Two: For the Organ Based on Familiar Gospel Hymns
Composer/Editors Roger C. Wilson; Ellen Jane Lorenz
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1959) pp. 34
Lorenz's Gospel Hymn Voluntaries Number 2 For Organ: Based on Familiar Gospel Hymns
Composer/Editors Roger C. Wilson; Ellen Jane Lorenz
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1959) pp. 34
Lorenz's Gospel Hymn Voluntaries Number Two: For the Organ Based on Familiar Gospel Hymns
Composer/Editors Roger C. Wilson; Ellen Jane Lorenz
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1959) pp. 34
Organ Hymnscriptions: Sacred Songs and Hymns Arranged for Pipe Organ and Hammond
Composer/Editor Wilda Jackson Auld
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1959) pp. 2
Organ Encores: Hymn Transcriptions arranged by George S. Schuller
Composer/Editor George S. Schuler
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1955) pp. 18
Organ Encores Book 1: Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor George S. Schuler
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1955) pp. 18
The Organist Volume 56 Number 6 January 1953: Voluntaries for the Church Organ
Composer/Editors Rob Roy Peery; Ellen Jane Lorenz
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1953) pp. 69

Piano Solo

Glimpses of Glory: Hymns of Faith and Vision for Piano
Composer/Editor Craig Curry
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2020) pp. 30
The Church Pianist Volume 36 Number 6 July August 2020: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editor Larry Shackley
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2020) pp. 34
The Church Pianist Volume 36 Number 1 September October 2019: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Larry Shackley; Terry Osman
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 18
The Church Pianist's Library Volume 18
Composer/Editor Bob Burroughs
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 99
Piano Portraits: Artistic Settings of Beloved Hymns
Composer/Editor David Ritter
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 2
The Church Pianist Volume 31 Number 6 July August 2015: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Larry Shackley; Bob Burroughs
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 31
A Time for Giving: Flexible Offertories for Piano
Composer/Editors David Sarandon; Michael Wilson
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 43
I Know Whom I Have Believed: Great Gospel Hymns for the Intermediate Pianist
Composer/Editors Larry F. Pugh; Michael Wilson
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2012) pp. 24
The Church Pianist Volume 28 Number 3 January February 2012: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Larry F. Pugh; Michael Wilson
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2012) pp. 89
For the Beauty of the Earth: Distinctive Hymn Settings for the Solo Pianist
Composer/Editor Gerald Anderson
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2008) pp. 24
Hymnprovisations: Extraordinary New Stylings of Classic Hymns
Composer/Editor Charity Book Putnam
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 36
Sweet By and By: A Collection of Timeless Hymns for the Church Pianist
Composer/Editor Mary McDonald
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 45
Father, Son and Holy Spirit: One God, Three Persons, Nine Strong Hymns
Composer/Editor Roger Summers
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2006) pp. 30
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: One God, Three Persons, Nine Strong Hymns
Composer/Editor Roger Summers
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2006) pp. 30
Amazed in the Presence: Gospel Hymn Settings for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Johnie Dean
Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2005) pp. 27
Keyboard Reflections: Hymns and Spirituals for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Robin Thomas
Published By: FJH Music Company, Inc. (2005) pp. 26
Nearer, My God, to Thee: Moments of Meditation for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Shelley Helzerman Houser
Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2005) pp. 2
Rocky Mountain Praise: Hymns of Ascent for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Frank Milholland
Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2005) pp. 16
Traditional Hymns Level 5: Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
Composer/Editor Phillip Keveren
Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2002) pp. 7
More Hymns . . . Light Jazz-Style
Composer/Editor Teresa Patterson Wilhelmi
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2000) pp. 22
PedalPoint Volume 18 Number 2 January February March 1999: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Neil Maxey
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1999) pp. 34
The Church Pianist Volume 14 Number 3 January February 1998: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editor Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1998) pp. 24
PedalPoint Volume 14 Number 2 January February March 1995: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Bobby L. Huguley, Jr.
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1995) pp. 30
Amazing Love!: Arrangements for Piano
Composer/Editor Albin C. Whitworth
Published By: Genevox Music Group (1994) pp. 34
Hymns in Black & White: Nine Solo Arrangements for Piano
Composer/Editor Amy Rebecca Laurence
Published By: RGK Heartbeat Music (1993) pp. 29
September Psalm Instrumental Favorite Hymns: Music Book for Piano
Composer/Editor Gary Prim
Published By: Combs Music International (1993) pp. 49
Quiet Time Piano Volume Three Golden Memories: Simply Beautiful Arrangements for Private Moments of Inspiration & Relaxation
Composer/Editor Dick Bolks
Published By: Jolica Music (1990) pp. 12
Offertories for Piano
Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Charity Boyles
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1989) pp. 11
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 75
Hymn Stylings for he Church Pianist Book Two
Composer/Editor Wendell K. Babcock
Published By: The Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music (1974) pp. 5
Hymn Stylings for the Church Pianist: Book Two
Composer/Editor Wendell K. Babcock
Published By: The Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music (1974) pp. 5
Outstanding Piano Arrangements: The Best of Fred Bock
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1970) pp. 68
The Best of Fred Bock: Outstanding Piano Arrangements
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1970) pp. 68
Gospel Songs for Piano
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Sacred Songs (1966) pp. 10
Reflections at the Piano: Familiar Sacred Melodies
Composer/Editor Peggy Tolson
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1965) pp. 22
The Crusade Pianist Book 1: Arrangements of Famous Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor Tedd Smith
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1960) pp. 4
Rob Roy Perry's Gospel Hymn Pianist
Composer/Editors Rob Roy Peery; Ellen Jane Lorenz
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1956) pp. 52

Piano and Organ Duet

Gospel Hymn Duets Volume Two: For Organ and Piano
Composer/Editor David H. Hegarty
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1976) pp. 8

Instruments: Piano and Keyboard Duet

Light for the Journey: Creative Duets for Piano and Electronic Keyboard
Composer/Editor Marilyn Thompson
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2014) pp. 16

Voices: Vocal Solo

Hymns: 150 Beloved Hymns Piano / Vocal /Guitar
Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2008) pp. 232

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