When you turn away from God, you create your own night In the shadow of your turning, you end up blocking His Light Deep darkness of soul will then enter your heart Causing the Presence of the Lord to quietly depart Awake oh dear soul, bring the night to an end Morning star’s light calls your heart to ascend It appears in the darkness to show you the way Announcing the path to never-ending day Thick darkness is over the people–it covers the whole land They are lost and searching for what they don’t understand Proclaim freedom for the prisoners, held captive by their sin The year of the Lord’s favor is about to begin The oil of gladness poured out on all who mourn A garment of praise to cover the despairing, forlorn Proclaim freedom from darkness, bring the night to an end Awake oh dear soul, call for the dawn to ascend Debbie Furey March 13, 2020 Psalm 57:8 – “Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.” Isaiah 60:1-3 – “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. 2 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. 3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.” 2 Peter 1:19 – “We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.” Hebrews 10:26-39 Isaiah 61, 58:8-9 Acts 26:15-18 Psalm 108:2, 112:4