The Glory and the Light That Gives Life

The glory and the light rained down,
Came to Earth in form unseen.
They were before time had light.
By their presence brought life.
From the heavens they came down.
Now in creation eternally seen,
All around them was light.
Their plan was to give life.

Glory sits on the throne on high,
Resides in the heaven of the heavens.
There surrounded by the saints.
His life sustains us.
Oh, how near are the courts on high.
A single word brings us to the heavens.
By that word, we join the saints.
Glory reaches out, sustains us.

Light brings life to all who seek.
Those who follow Him, He calls by name.
This light came to drive the darkness away,
Placed in our heart His very presence.
Illumines my soul; You are the one I seek.
Yearning to hear you call my name.
I trust you to carry me along the way.
As I live this life in your presence.

By their breath, we became alive,
It gave us power for obedience.
Descending upon us as a wind,
We walk now, fueled for the work ahead.
Not by some cosmic accident made alive.
They left behind a choice for eternal obedience.
Reminding us every time we feel the wind
Of our future, as we persevere, forge ahead.

Jesus came as the Light of the world,
Coming down to us, a lowly child.
No prelude, no invitation
For his arrival that cold winter’s morn,
Early as the sun began to light the world
News of His birth spread, the Holy Child.
With Him came freedom, our salvation,
Healing, comforting all who mourn.

The Breath came, instilled new life.
No longer do I walk without a guide.
My life gone, only His is left.
So alive, so truly human
To the end, will I live this new life?
Not content just to let it hide.
Let me walk this path as long as life is left.
May I live as one who is truly human?

Come quickly, O God, in your glory.
Again, bring your Son, the Bearer of Light.
As you speak, your breath empowers.
May your children live a true life?
The heavens arrayed by your glory
As the sky above shines forth your light,
You breathe, your word empowers
Free us to live the second life.


As God Speaks
Patrick Levi Whiteley
December 10, 2009