SDA Hymnal 631
When on Life a Darkness Falls
Words: Brian Wren
1When on life a darkness falls,
When the mist flows chilling,
Paths and signposts lost in doubt,
Loveless, unfulfilling,
Reach us, Jesus, from Your cross,
Though we feel forsaken:
Keep us through the aching night
Till new dawns awaken.
2When the dreams and vows of youth
Painfully accuse us,
Stab our conscience, steal our worth,
Christ will not refuse us:
Peace the world cannot provide,
Daily resurrection
Strong companion at our side
For each new direction.
3Come and meet Him, Friend and Lord,
Thro' the gospel story:
Open door to life and peace,
Window in to glory:
All who seek Him, soon or late,
Made His close relation:
Christ our pathway, Christ our home,
Christ our sure foundation.
- Words
- Brian Wren
- Scripture
- Psalm 23:4; Isaiah 43:2
1985 Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
The verse
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- Foot
- trochaic (DUM-da) · 70% of beats fit
- Rhyme
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