Premiere Contest WinnerIn Our Darkness Shines Your Grace

Savior of a fallen race in our darkness shines Your grace,
Through the mire of sin and death we await Your heavenly breath.

Shepherd of our troubled hearts, Comforter as life departs,
Cling we to each promise sure there to lean as faith endures.

Wake us then with purpose each day with Your light to show the way,
Shine the hope that comforts pain, restore our joy in the midst of rain.

Shield us from the tempter’s might though our sight be dark as night,
Place our confidence in You though in weakness we are made new.

Rescue us from apathy let this plea be plain to see,
For the souls enslaved by sin never see the darkness within.

Chase away each doubt and fear let us to Your Word draw near,
Safely in Your loving arms we are freed from all that harms. 

In our stead for sins You bled for our souls Your life was shed
There to be a ransom paid for our eternal atonement was made.

Lift our hearts to You in prayer let us always find You there,
Take away each spot and stain, walk with us upon the plain.


Tune: Savior of the Nations, Come     Lutheran Service Book - Hymn #332
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Greenhough Avatar
July 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I liked your poem/prayer. Words are hope for renewal.
Greenhough Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This beautiful psalm like poem draws me back to the comfort of churches. Quiet, somber moments hear God.
Puckett Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Thank you, Jonathan, for expressing the good news of Jesus so well. May the Lord use your work. Have a good Sunday tomorrow. John
Bellmann Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Thank You. Trust in the Lord, always. God's peace be with you and your family. Read- Philippians 4:4-13, Jonathan
Schiavina Avatar
March 4, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Sincere congratulations Jonathan on gold trophy winner. God bless you.
Kendrick Avatar
March 4, 2024 at 7:57 AM
I have read your winning work and found it to be very interesting. Congratulations!! Way to go. Sara K
Bellmann Avatar
March 4, 2024 at 12:14 PM
This Hymn is a prayer to Jesus Christ our Lord. Thanks
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