Be Thou My Vision is a sixth-century Irish poem which was translated into English in the early 1900s (see more from Ligonier). Paired with a beautiful Irish tune, this hymn has been a favorite for years! Its lyrics are a reminder to keep our eyes fixed on the Lord, calling to mind Colossians 3:1-2 (KJV):
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
About the Arrangement
Be Thou My Vision is probably one of my personal favorite hymns and one of my favorite arrangements to play. The soaring Irish melody lends itself well to a very expressive piece, especially when the lyrics are also taken into consideration. I hope that this arrangement uplifts and encourages the listener and helps to bring out the meaning of the lyrics!
Sheet Music
The advanced sheet music for Be Thou My Vision can be found on our website here: Be Thou My Vision - Digital Sheet Music. This piece does have a couple of arpeggios, but if you prefer not playing them, they can easily be modified.
For the month of July, if you purchase the individual digital sheet music for Be Thou My Vision, the background track will be added to your cart for FREE! All you have to do is add the sheet music to your cart and the background track will be automatically added. This special expires at midnight on July 31st, 2026.
As we try to do with all our advanced arrangements, this piece can also be played without the background track while remaining full-sounding as shown below.
Easier Arrangements of this Song
Conclusion
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