Dedicated to Linda Cho
Released: 1/31/1993
"Bright Eyes" is a reminder that we need to let our light shine in this world so that others can see the Lord through our lives (Matthew 5:16). It's fitting that the clue is in the title: Linda has a condition where some of her pigment cells are going dormant; the clue was pretty apparent to Rhoda Ekmekji, who asked if it was Linda's song. "Why?" "Because she has bright eyes." [Yes, I did ask for Linda's permission to write the clue into the song, and she was very gracious in acquiescing to the request.]
"Bright Eyes" had a completely different introduction the morning of the day it was released. As I was walking out the door, God collared me and moved me to sit down at the computer to rewrite introduction. The original introduction is now lost forever, and the one on the score is a much better fit with the song: among other things, it also is a better picture of Linda's personality.
This song is featured on the recording of the Living Water 15-Year Reunion Concert available (exclusively!) from Choraegus ShareMusic for $10.00 per CD, plus $3.00 shipping and handling.
Perceptions change when you become the Lord's
Transformations happen which can't be told in words,
Instead of all the dreariness which plagues the unsaved soul,
There's the brilliant light of Jesus in a life that's been made whole.Chorus: You've got bright eyes, a gift from God the Father,
You've got bright eyes, a radiance from above,
Let them shine for Jesus everywhere you look,
You've got bright eyes, the brandmarks of His love.
As a house upon a hill can never be concealed,
Your faith in Jesus Christ is meant to be revealed,
For the Lord gives the mission to flood the world with light,
So take the gospel message to the blind who need the gift of sight.Chorus Bright Eyes - let them shine. Chorus Bright Eyes - let them shine.