In the Darkness

I heard the thunder of the gates as they closed and

The heaviness of the chains as they were wrapped around and locked.

All light fled, and no whispers of comfort came.

Mire and heaviness engulfed me, as I waited helpless.

I cried out for help, silence

And so I stayed on my knees waiting.

My captors would cry out, “Where is your Hope? He will not deliver you.”

I said, I will not lose my trust, in the Living One,

He will deliver me in His love, for His name’s sake.

I will put my trust in Him, though the darkness hides me,

Though I cannot see His face.

He will not hide from me forever.

He is my strength.

Oh! Is He not mighty and His love grand.

He will come and make war on my enemies.

He will deliver me and turn my sorrow into joy.

He will give me a new song, and will teach me to dance.

He will teach me to war, and my enemies will flee.

He will give me hands and words to heal the wounded and afflicted,

And hearts will see and turn to Him.

He will bless my fields and they will produce abundant wheat and fruit.

He will be near.

Oh! My enemies, though my Help looks far off,

He is near, He is with me.

And even in my greatest sorrow, He is my comfort.

And I will praise Him with all my heart.

Oh! How great is His joy at all times.

I will not be ashamed, no, for I trust in Him.

I hear His thunder now.