To be the lantern, the lamp
high up on the lamp stand
God’s light shining in us
Not a mere reflection,
as the moon to the sun
the wick growing
the light brightening
His spirit living
as we worship, as we journey
as we study your word
His light from within us
a light to the world
February 23, 2009
(Raymond A. Foss)
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