Oh God, most beautiful, arise

to shine upon my weary ways, 

transform these shadows into light,

and turn  familiar tears to praise. 

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These days stretch on like endless night,

weigh heavy as an iron chain

when I forsake your kindnesses

to sow my heart with seeds of pain. 

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But You are glorious in Your deeds,

in wisdom raining from above. 

My days are fashioned by your hand

and held securely in Your love. 

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Oh Lord, You are the joy of life, 

the love that makes this darkness shine,

and under storm-clad skies, I’ll stay

with You who gave Your life for mine.