Nehemiah 8:8 (ESV) They read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly, and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.
One more attempt at making one of my most beloved hymns a bit more accessible to a wider audience. From “Be Thou My Vision” –
vs. 1
Be so lovely to me, that you capture my heart
Let nothing else ever take up that part
First in my thoughts every day, every night
Christ above every joy and above every fright
vs. 2
Let me see all truth through the lens of your Cross
All of my wealth in the blood of your loss
Father of all making me your true child
Jesus by dying there, brought me home, reconciled
vs. 3
Father please protect me in the heat of the fight
You are the good in me, Be my delight
Teach me how to trust you and rest in your power
Lift me up to yourself in my faltering hour
vs. 4
Nothing is of value, compared to your grace
You are my treasure both now and always
Although my love is poor as its been from the start
Your love is infinite and redeems my poor heart
vs. 5
High King of Heaven, Lord Jesus the Son
Bring me to you when this life is all done
Let nothing ever tempt me to shrink from your call
Conquer the whole of me and be Ruler of all.