Open Thou my lips,
To praise and to adore;
My God and King, to give Thee thanks,
My heart to Thee outpour.
Open Thou my lips,
To speak of Thy great fame;
Of all the love and gracious hopes,
I’ve found in Jesus’ name.
Open Thou my lips,
To tell the wondrous tale;
A Christ who died, to take our sins;
For us to reconcile.
Open Thou my lips,
To preach the truth of sin!
For all to Jesus who submits,
He gladly welcomes in.
Open Thou my lips,
To sing of Calvary’s cross;
His blood that washes and forgives,
In endless tones of praise.
(Tune: Trentham; SM)
(© James R Hamilton, written 13th,May, 2014)
