From the Darkness

I’ve never known a place so dark
Or seen a sky so blue.
Perhaps a kind of small reward
For standing up for You

Today I’ve seen the javelin,
Been in the lion’s paw.
I feel I’ve looked at evil,
But none like Jesus saw.

He wept with pain and deep betrayal,
Today I felt His tears.
As I called to the Father for guidance,
Knowing He always hears.

Anger, fear, and persecution;
Today I’ve felt them all.
And gladly did it in God’s name,
Responding to his call.

By Stephanie French © 2002