Lord, I Was Blind

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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!