"Be Thou My Vision" by Eden's Bridge

Fire glowed against the visage of St. Patrick as he lit yet another candle in the dark Irish churchyard on Slane Hill. The fire reminded him of Christ, Redeemer and light of his life.
Opposite the churchyard was Tara, where resided the pagan High King Lóe­gaire-- the man who outlawed candles in Ireland. But it was the eve of Easter, 433 A.D. and St. Patrick was determined to glorify God that night.
And thus began the hymn.

"Therefore, on that day when I was rebuked, as I have just mentioned, I saw in a vision of the night a document before my face, without honour, and meanwhile I heard a divine prophecy, saying to me: 'We have seen with displeasure the face of the chosen one divested of name.' And he did not say 'You have seen with displeasure', but 'We have seen with displeasure' (as if He included Himself) . He said then: 'He who touches you, touches the apple of my eye.'"-- Saint Patrick

Old Irish:
Rop tú mo baile, a Choimdiu cride:
ní ní nech aile acht Rí secht nime.
Rop tú mo scrútain i l-ló 's i n-aidche;
rop tú ad-chëar im chotlud caidche.
Rop tú mo labra, rop tú mo thuicsiu;
rop tussu dam-sa, rob misse duit-siu.
Rop tussu m'athair, rob mé do mac-su;
rop tussu lem-sa, rob misse lat-su.
Rop tú mo chathscíath, rop tú mo chlaideb;
rop tussu m'ordan, rop tussu m'airer.
Rop tú mo dítiu, rop tú mo daingen;
rop tú nom-thocba i n-áentaid n-aingel.
Rop tú cech maithius dom churp, dom anmain;
rop tú mo flaithius i n-nim 's i talmain.
Rop tussu t' áenur sainserc mo chride;
ní rop nech aile acht Airdrí nime.
Co talla forum, ré n-dul it láma,
mo chuit, mo chotlud, ar méit do gráda.
Rop tussu t' áenur m' urrann úais amra:
ní chuinngim daíne ná maíne marba.
Rop amlaid dínsiur cech sel, cech sáegul,
mar marb oc brénad, ar t' fégad t' áenur.
Do serc im anmain, do grád im chride,
tabair dam amlaid, a Rí secht nime.
Tabair dam amlaid, a Rí secht nime,
do serc im anmain, do grád im chride.
Go Ríg na n-uile rís íar m-búaid léire;
ro béo i flaith nime i n-gile gréine
A Athair inmain, cluinte mo núall-sa:
mithig (mo-núarán!) lasin trúagán trúag-sa.
A Chríst mo chride, cip ed dom-aire,
a Flaith na n-uile, rop tú mo baile.

Modern Irish:
Bí Thusa 'mo shúile a Rí mhór na ndúil
Líon thusa mo bheatha mo chéadfaí s mo stuaim
Bí thusa i m'aigne gach oiche s gach lá
Im chodladh no im dhúiseacht, líon mé le do ghrá
Bí thusa 'mo threorú I mbriathar 's i mbeart
Fan thusa go deo liom is coinnigh mé ceart
Glac cúram mar Athair, is éist le mo ghuí
Is tabhair domsa áit cónaí istigh i do chroí

English:
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my souls Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor mans empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heavens joys, O bright Heavens Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

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[grundoon51]

Long ago gave up believing in the words I heard growing up in church, but the music can still move me

[GodsWildfire]

@grundoon51 I'm so glad you enjoyed the sing! I'm sorry to hear you stopped believing. Words are only the first steo. Experience is a great help in having faith :-)

[gollumvsyoda2]

There are times when many lose faith. There are times when there seems to be little evidence of God and his great love. There are times of uncertainty. But, what is certain is that God is always ready to welcome us back. He is faithful to finish the good work he has begun in us. So don't lose faith, but stand in the certainty that God is greater than he that is in the world. Be encouraged to keep the faith for God is good. Be Blessed in Jesus' holy and true name.

[TheGreyAngel93]

as one who has fought for Christ many a time over the years.. this brings peace to my heart, and a stillness to my soul... GOD BLESS

[aTruster]

The lyrics in the drop down are not the lyrics she's singing.

[LyricWriter321]

Beautiful! 

[OneInChrist777]

@melodyl52

Our God is faithful. As the Light of Life leads may we always remember that everything God does for us, and in us, is done our of perfect love. His Love; filled with purpose will never leave us, never forsake us; He will never fail us ...all praise be to God through Christ our Lord! Thank you for this wonderful share Melody ~ it is simply beautiful.

God bless your precious heart dear friend.

In His love

YS&B&FF's in Jesus

Claire & Dan

[melodyl52]

Thank you for for creating such a lovely video for this amazing song.  "Eden's Bridge" is one awesome band! God bless you!

[jpbvl]

Awesome !!!

[77Flowers77]

Thank you for posting this song. It reminds me of a more calmer time of my life. :)

[ghampton106]

@grundoon51 If the music still moves you, your soul still is hearing Him and yearning to find a way back to Him....open your soul to His divine redemption through Christ.

[ghampton106]

Blessed are we that when our own vision fails, as we all know happens to us all, His vision restores us....

[alreadybluesky]

Glorious words ! an encouragement to all believers and unbelievers alike - a stunning and emotional piece of music.