Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#24

24. Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear

1 Lord, open Thou my heart to hear
And through Thy Word to me draw near;
Let me Thy Word e'er pure retain;
Let me Thy child and heir remain.

2 Thy Word doth deeply move the heart,
Thy Word doth perfect health impart,
Thy Word my soul with joy doth bless,
The Word brings peace and happiness.

3 To God the Father, God the son,
And God the Spirit, Three in One,
Shall glory, praise, and honor be
Now and throughout eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, open Thou my heart to hear
• Title: Lord, Open Thou My Heart to Hear
• German Title: Herr, öffne mir die Herzenstür
• Author: J. Olearius, 1611-84
• Translator: M. Loy, 1828-1915
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Invocation

Tune Information

• Name: ERHALT UNS, HERR
• Meter: L M
• Key: e minor
• Source: J. Klug, Geistliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1543, alt.