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.