While singing this hymn in its completeness, the tenderness & care of God just covers me and gives me that sense of security and comfort. To know that Jesus Christ is the light, the life and His faithfulness never fails me.
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s a light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Refrain:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
Over us sin no more hath dominion—
For more than conquerors we are!
His Word shall not fail you—He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s a light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Refrain:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
Over us sin no more hath dominion—
For more than conquerors we are!
His Word shall not fail you—He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
Alan Jackson's version (the one above) is one of the few which sing all the verses. A bit old school country, but it brings out the essence of the hymn. I wasn't particularly fond of the Newsboys & Third Day versions...I felt that the rocked it up a little too much, spoiling the tenderness of the song.
2 versions I love: Michael W. Smith & Selah. However, they only sing the chorus. Nonetheless, click on the links provided to watch the various versions, and be edified :)
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