Through the darkness of the night,
The gloomy death of sin,
Shines the brilliant spark of light,
Of Grace and Peace within.

Jesus comes now unto us,
In brilliant rays of Grace,
And though we be as dead as dust,
His Grace will shine upon our face.

His Grace enlightens our dead hearts,
His peace does calm our souls,
His loving presence never parts,
And we are held within the fold.

Give to Jesus now your life,
Open your eyes unto His light,
Let him lift your downcast sight,
And change you by His might.

--Gregory S. Neal +
January 7, 1996