Verse 1

Be Thou my Vision,  

O Lord of my heart;

Naught be all else to me,  

save that Thou art

Thou my best thought,

by day or by night,

Waking or sleeping,  

Thy presence my light.  

VERSE 2

Riches I heed not,  

nor man’s empty praise,

Thou mine inheritance,

now and always;

Thou and Thou only

first in my heart.

High King of heaven,  

my Treasure Thou art.

CHORUS

Will You guide me

When I can’t see

Please, Lord, lead me

You’re all that I need.

TAG

Be Thou my Vision,  

O Lord of my heart.

Video

Be Thou My Vision (Will You Guide Me): Live at Thomas Road Baptist Church

The Story Behind the Song- Be Thou My Vision (Will You Guide Me): 

Be Thou My Vision (Will You Guide Me)

Song Story

Sometimes songs have a profound story behind them. Other times, they are the result of simply being open to the inspiration of the Spirit in an honest moment of worship. Such is the story behind Adam Lancaster’s chorus to this well-loved hymn. Lancaster, instrumental director at Thomas Road Baptist Church wrote this chorus as a student when he was serving on the Campus Praise Band at Liberty University. The simplicity of this prayer-chorus fits nicely between the timeless, well-loved verses of this classic, celtic hymn. Thomas Road Baptist Church has been using this song for some time now. It was also featured on Charles Billingsley’s project, “God of the Ages”.