Oh Lord, you’re my lantern, my candle, my flame.
You brighten my path and you call me by name.
When darkness surrounds me with fear of the night,
I look up and see you—my shelter, my light.
You’re smarter than sages with wisdom to spare,
You whisper your truth in the stillness of prayer.
You teach me, inspire me, and lift up my chin.
When I start to doubt, I hear you say, “Child, you’ll win.”
You save me from quicksand and muck all around,
From voices that whisper and chains that confound.
When storms try to scare me and shadows appear,
You stand right beside me—so why would I fear?
You hold every heartbeat and breath that I take.
You steady my feet when the mountains quake.
My life’s in your hands, and your grip is just right—
So I laugh at the dark and I dance in your light.
No goblin, no gremlin, no gloom in the air
Can frighten my soul, for you’re always there.
You are my courage, my joy, and my song.
With you as my guide, I am bold, brave, and strong.
