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The phrase "Two little eyes to look to God" is the beginning of a children's hymn or Bible verse. Different versions of the full text exist, with some being attributed to the writer C.C. Kerr. A common version of the hymn lyrics is: Two little eyes to look to God, Two little ears to hear His Word, Two little feet to walk His ways, Two little hands to work for Him all my days. One little tongue to speak His truth, One little heart for Him now in my youth; Take them, Lord Jesus, and let them be Always obedient and true to Thee. Another popular version contains slightly different wording: Two little eyes to look to God, Two little ears to hear His Word, Two little feet to walk in His ways, Two little lips to sing His praise, Two little hands to do His will, And one little heart to love Him still. The origins of the children's hymn "Two little eyes to look to God" can be traced to late 19th-century and early 20th-century American Sunday school and evangelical Christian culture. The text is typically attributed as anonymous, but music for it was composed by S.V.R. Ford. Details on the hymn's origin: Composer: The melody is attributed to Stephen V. R. Ford, an American author, editor, and composer who lived from 1835 to 1910. Ford wrote several battle hymns during the American Civil War and is also associated with children's songs. Text: The lyrics themselves are often listed as "Anon." (anonymous) in hymnals, indicating the author is unknown. Publication: The song, with Ford's music, was published in children's music collections in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as Melodies for Little People (1891) and Song and Study for God's Little Ones (1894). Purpose: The hymn was created as an educational and devotional tool for young children, helping them learn about their bodies and their relationship with God through simple, repetitive verses. Some publications specify that it was for "primary classes and junior societies," highlighting its use in Sunday school settings.