Rob Tú Mo Bhoile ~ Be Thou My Vision

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Narration: Michael McGowan, Violin: Kristin McGowan

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Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tow’r:
Raise Thou me heav’nward, O Pow’r of my pow’r.

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.

High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heav’n’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

Amen ~ Áiméan

May God's peace be with you ~ Go raibh síocháin Dé leat

About this Prayer

Rob Tú Mo Bhoile ("Be Thou My Vision") is one of the most beloved prayers to come from Ireland's Christian heritage. Its words are based on the Old Irish poem Rop tú mo bailey, believed to have been composed around the eighth century. Written in Gaelic centuries before it became a well-known hymn, the prayer expresses a simple but profound desire: that Christ would be the center of every thought, every decision, and every moment of life.

Rather than asking for wealth, success, or earthly honor, the prayer asks for something greater—the constant presence of God. It invites us to see the world through the eyes of faith, trusting Christ as our wisdom, our guide, our protector, and our greatest treasure. This quiet confidence has made it a source of comfort and inspiration for generations of Christians around the world.

Whether prayed in the stillness of the morning, before an important decision, or whenever you seek renewed focus on Christ, Rob Tú Mo Bhoile reminds us that the truest vision is not simply to see God, but to allow Him to shape how we see everything else.