Reflections Luke 1: 67-80

Let me not be defeated by the night.

Open my eyes to gaze upon your light.

Let no sorrows overwhelm me,

Or the whispered brush of fear;

Let no anxiety

Make me oblivious to mercy,

Give me stars to lift my vision

And a torch to light my way.

Let me not be defeated by the night.

Open my eyes to gaze upon your light.

Let me not turn aside

From the studied path of faith,

Let no discouragement

Drain away my courage.

May the shadow of death pass over me

And the light of heaven shine.

Let me not be defeated by the night.

Open my eyes to gaze upon your light.

Let me know your tender mercy

Is not banished by men’s words;

You made us and you know us

And your promise is fulfilled

Through bitter cross and empty tomb

Your promise is fulfilled.

Let me not be defeated by the night.

Open my eyes to gaze upon your light.

You have visited and redeemed your people

We will be with you forever.

You have bought us back and paid the price

We will be with you forever

Let me not be defeated by the night.

Open my eyes and let me drink your light.