Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus
By Helen Howarth Lemmel
Lyrics
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
He passed, and we follow Him there;
O’er us sin no more hath dominion--
For more than conqu’rors we are!
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
Bible Reference
Isaiah 45:22
About This Hymn
Helen Howarth Lemmel was born on November 14, 1863, in Wardle, England, to a Wesleyan Methodist pastor. Her family emigrated to the United States when she was 12, settling in Wisconsin. A gifted singer, she studied voice in Germany and later taught at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and the Bible Institute of Los Angeles.
In 1918, while standing on a street corner in Seattle, Lemmel was handed a tract entitled Focused by missionary Lilias Trotter. One line from the tract deeply impacted her: “So then turn your eyes upon Him, look full into His face and you will find that the things of earth will acquire a strange new dimness.” This inspired her to write the hymn “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” which was first published in England in 1918 and later included in her 1922 collection Glad Songs.
The hymn has since become a beloved classic, known for its simple yet profound message of focusing on Jesus to find peace and perspective. It has been included in numerous hymnals and translated into many languages.
📬 Subscribe to Our Devotional Updates
Receive weekly hymns, devotionals, and website features directly in your inbox.
Hymn Information
- Category: Hymn
- Author/Writer: Helen Howarth Lemmel (1922)
- Added: August 18, 2025
- Last Updated: August 18, 2025
- Views: 740
MIDI File
Recent Blog Posts
-
-
7 Signs of the End Times According to the Bible
Oct 16, 2025 -
Building a Godly Marriage: 10 Biblical Principles
Oct 16, 2025 -
How to Hear God’s Voice Through Scripture
Oct 16, 2025 -
How You Can Overcoming Anxiety with God’s Word
Oct 16, 2025
Visit Us on Social Media
Latest from X (Twitter)
Tweets by HymnalLibraryLatest from Facebook
Latest on YouTube
Daily Bible Verse
Disclaimer
The hymns, sheet music, MIDI files, and related content on this website are provided for educational and research purposes only.
- Public Domain: Many of the hymns featured here are in the public domain and may be freely used.
- Copyrighted Works: Some hymns may still be under copyright protection. Where applicable, permission has either been requested from the copyright owner, or the content is shared under the principles of fair use for educational purposes.
⚠️ Important Notice: If you wish to reproduce, distribute, or use any copyrighted hymn beyond personal study or educational use, you must obtain permission directly from the copyright holder. This website does not grant any rights for commercial use yet.
If there is any other question please address it to us in our Contact Page, for further assistance. Thank you for using the site. May God Bless You.