Chalice Lighting: “Afraid of the Dark”
In sightless night,
terrors draw near
Nameless fears of talon and tooth
Hopelessness yawns
before us—an abyss
Alone and unknown in the gloom, longing for the
dawn
O sacred flame blaze forth—wisdom brought to life
Guide us—
With the light of hope
The warmth of love
The beacon of purpose and
meaning
Because we are all afraid of the dark
Let there be light
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Last updated on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
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