Publisher Desc.  Be Thou My Vision has a dimension of an "entreaty" to the Lord, as if asking for the Lord's presence to be there at all times. Thus, the first two words "Be Thou," are repeated as a background during the singing. Even the opening piano introduction speaks the two-note pattern which will fill the entire song. The men's and women's voices are paired in dialogue throughout much of the music. Duration: 4:00