The Story Behind The Heavenly Vision (Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus)
"The Heavenly Vision", also known as "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" (the first line of its chorus), is a hymn written by Helen Howarth Lemmel. It was inspired by a pamphlet entitled Focused, written by the missionary Isabella Lilias Trotter. Today the chorus is most widely known and has become a standard reprinted in many hymnals.
Lemmel first published the hymn in England as a pamphlet in 1918 and then included it in a 1922 collection called Glad Songs. It was included in a 1924 American collection entitled Gospel Truth in Song and was widely reprinted in other collections
This hymn remains popular today, performed by many modern country music artists. Below is a wonderful performance by renowned Christian singer Alan Jackson!
Popular Hymn Lyrics with Story and Meaning
Day by Day and With Each Passing Moment
Jesus Loves Me
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Blessed Assurance
Nearer My God to Thee
Abide with Me
His Eye is On the Sparrow
Be Thou My Vision
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty
Amazing Grace