Be Thou My Vision – The Story Behind the Hymn

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Few hymns have endured for over 1,200 years — Be Thou My Vision is one of them.

Its journey began in 6th-century Ireland with a blind monk named St. Dallán Forgaill, whose heartfelt prayer became one of the most beloved hymns in history. From dusty monastic manuscripts to modern worship bands, this timeless song has crossed cultures, languages, and centuries.

In this video, we uncover the moving story behind the hymn — its Celtic Christian roots, its revival in the early 1900s, and the haunting Irish melody that carries its words.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:15 The Origins in Ireland
0:36 The Prayer of St. Dallán Forgaill
1:12 The Gaelic Words and Imagery
1:48 Forgotten and Rediscovered
2:06 Mary Byrne’s Translation
2:24 Eleanor Hull’s Poetic Adaptation
2:42 The Melody of Slane
3:00 The Hymn’s Enduring Legacy

🎵 Hymn Lyrics (Public Domain):
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart…

Be Thou My Vision - Music by Nathan Pacheco
The Emerald Isles - Ethereal Celtic Irish Music
Music by Paul Winter from Pixabay
Sound Effect by storegraphic from Pixabay
Sound Effect by ALIENIGHTMARE from Pixabay
Sound Effect by Lesiakower from Pixabay

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