Look with Eyes That See Forever

A text by Lisa M. Clark set for SATB and piano by Jeffrey Blersch. The text was inspired by the parable of the dishonest manager (Luke 16:1–13) and will help Christians wrestle with the concepts of living in a broken world to make an eternal difference. The music presents a warm melodic setting of the text, and each choral part gets to sing the melody.

Look with eyes that see forever,
Faithful to the Lord’s design.
Work within the world, but never
Choose its call o’er things divine.
Nothing on this earth can sever
You from love that will refine,
You from love that will refine.

Serve with hands that toil unceasing,
Diligent in great and small.
With the Kingdom’s realm increasing,
Rob the devil’s lair of all.
Joyous souls, their bonds releasing,
Sing their rescue from the fall,
Sing their rescue from the fall.

Love with hearts that will not waver
Underneath the fearsome fight.
Show the weary Jesus’ favor,
Won to make creation right.
By all means, bring all to savor
Mercies rich and glories bright,
Mercies rich and glories bright.

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