Poems (Sharpless)/Light
For works with similar titles, see Light.
LIGHT"But all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings."—Ex. x; 23
Darker and closer grow the shades about us, The din and bustle of the world more loud;In vain we seek for strength and help without us In all this stirring and bewildering crowd.
Yet while confusion reigns, and many voices Startle the anxious soul with sudden fright,Upon one thought at last, in rest she poises— Among Thy people, Lord, there shall be light.
Wherever 'neath Thy banner, they may gather In reverence seeking Thee, whate'er the creed,Thou wilt shed light upon them, gracious Father, Knowing alone each heart's supremest need.
No longer shall the darkness round appall us, While in the soul this heavenly light shall glow;And thro' life's mazes lead, whate'er befall us, Into that path where Thou wouldst have us go.
Oh Holy Light! shine thro' our hearts, transforming These earthly lives, until with radiance filled,As tapers each may serve, for the adorning Of the great temple which our Lord shall build.