‘Why do you love darkness rather than light?’

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 31 Oct 2021
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

Why preoccupation with the dark –-
shivers, shudders raised just for a lark,
children teased with ghoulish horror  tales –
troubled hearts and fears such laughter veils.

Who is hiding message of the Light?
shining to bring hope in darkest night,
showing who is stronger than our fears,
and can comfort, dry, collect our tears.

Don’t abuse responsibility –
One returned from death who holds its key,
washing clean – proclaim the certainty
– present help, and blest eternity.

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Just to say, I'm sorry not to have been reading this week. I have had an operation and recuperation has not been altogether straightforward, but hope to be back reading soon! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear this news Rhiannon. There's a special message I'm sending, it's that I do hope your health will be okay and you pull through your operation without further complications.

My thoughts are with you and I'm sending much love your way.

Take care of yourself.

Jenny. x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Much thanks for your message of love, Jenny. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

The only time I experience darkness is when I walk away from his light.  Hope and pray you wiil feel better soon.

Graham aka Forest

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Graham — for both comments. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I wish you a speedy recovery. Take care, keep well, Rhiannon.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Luigi. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Hope you are well soon Rhiannon! Take it easy &&

Your hymn reminds me of the first few verses of the Gospel of John. I've allways found it very abstract and very powerful. Just my own thoughts not trying to interpret your words.

Nolan &

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you very much.

The title was partly based on the verses in John 3:19-21, which come after the wonderfully famous offer of John 3:16.

Children do so need to know about the Light, - as do we all always of course! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou so much for explaining why you have not written lately as I was worrying. I am glad you have had your operation at last. I hope so very much that you are all better soon. Take care of yourself Rhiannon, thinking about you XXX

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you very much, Di. I hope to read again a bit soon! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

What a lovely hymn of praise to counteract the darkness of the Halloween message.  I am pleased you are recoving well.

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jean. Reading will be a bit at a time for now! Rhiannon