Let Me See Beauty

Let me see beauty in the plants that grow

Though they were once but tiny seeds in the dry earth.

Let me hear music in the wind that blows

Whistling through corn fields and heralding a fawn's birth.

From dormancy the small seeds come to life,

Fighting their way through the soil to see the sun's rays.
Sunbeams break the gloom in a world of strife
A dark world where all creatures born must live their days.

Let me see beauty in the dew drops each morning
And let me sing praise to Christ, crucified.
Let me hear the heavenly choirs sing.
Amazing love it is that Christ the Savior died!

Jesus alone is my hope in a world of woe.
He is my sole defense and confidence.
Seeds of mercy in my heart may He sow
That to walk in His way I may always commence.

Let me see beauty in being more like you, Lord,

Praying and taking root in your great Word.

Let me gain the crown and the heavenly reward

Which to those who worship You is conferred.

Your presence, joy, and peace bring life to weary hearts

And give an eternal wealth to the poor.

From those who love You your mercy never departs;

You, Lord, give us a glimpse through heaven's door.

So while we struggle in this world below,
Open our eyes that we may see heaven's portal.
Help us the way of Your will to e'er know,
And help us to realize that we are but mortal.

Establish us in your garden, planted by God;
Forever rooted and grounded in love.
Give us strength to break through our doubts;they're like thick sod;
May your Spirit rest on us like a dove.

Life is a struggle; we cannot face it alone.
Sometimes the wind is too strong to hear the music;
Sometimes beauty in darkness is not shown
Sometimes the clouds above us seem too thick

But the Lord is hope in sorrow, joy in sadness;
He will open our eyes to see the land above.
With strength and courage He our hearts will bless
And will lead us to new heights unheard of.

Lord, let me see beauty in the grass that grows

Let me see beauty in your creation, sustained by your grace

Let me hear music in the wind that blows

But most of all, grant that I may see the beauty of your face.