I’ve seen the darkness all around.

I’ve felt its cold grip so abound,

In the streets and on TV

And in the schools for all to see.

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I’ve heard the darkness in my home.

Sensed darkness in the loved ones gone.

In my day and in my dream,

On the news and in the street.

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I’ve known the darkness in my sin.

I felt how darkness stirred within.

In my heart and deep inside.

T’was surely there – it could not hide.

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Why did you come? You knew full well.

Why did You chose to come and dwell,

In our hearts and lives and still,

To love despite our darkened will?

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You are our only hope today.

Your Light sends darkness on its way.

Your Light will set our hearts afire.

Your Light will fill our deep desire.

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Thank You, Jesus, for your Light.

Help us to see our deep dark plight.

Help us to let You in this day.

So darkness flees and Light will stay.

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John 1:5

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.