"In contemporary Christian music, few songs convey the longing for God like Paul Baloche’s 'Open the Eyes of My Heart,' as performed by Michael W. Smith.
Over half of the lyrics consist of the title appeal, followed by the reason for it: 'I want to see you.' The repetition of those simple phrases, over and over, expresses a desire, bordering on desperation, for a life-giving encounter with the risen Lord."
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Saturday, August 1, 2009
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