Out of This Darkness
A Cry for the Children
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There are times when awakening to truth leaves us in dark, frightening, uncomfortable places. My recent journey through the red pill vortex has certainly taken me to places I have not heretofore been prepared to venture. Even now, such a trip into the knowing (not even the doing) leaves my skin clammy and cold.
These recent explorations have left me with the clear understanding that a heartfelt plea for forgiveness and direction is not only prudent but perhaps required for survival. It is that prayer which inspired this piece.
Out of This Darkness
(A Cry for the Children)
[instrumental intro]
[Verse 1]
Dear Heavenly Father, we fall on our knees
The night is so heavy, we can hardly breathe
Little ones vanished in the back of a van
Lost in the desert, sold by a stranger’s hand
We looked away, Lord, we covered our ears
While the innocent paid with their blood and their tears
[Verse 2]
Systems we trusted became cages of rust
CPS angels turned to ashes and dust
Children ripped from a mother’s last cry
Filed away, forgotten, left alone to die
Forgive us, Father, for the silence we kept
For the nation that slept while its babies wept
[Chorus
Out of this darkness, O God, lead us home
We’re sick with the evil we’ve let grow
Shine down Your mercy, break every chain
Bring back the children, heal all their pain
We’re begging You, Father, show us the way
Out of this darkness into the day
[Verse 3]
We’re trembling inside at the monster we’ve been
Trading their futures for power and sin
Wake up the sleepers, shatter the lies
Put fire in our bones and tears in our eyes
Let justice roll down like a river of grace
Till every lost child finds a safe resting place
[Chorus – bigger, choir joins]
Out of this darkness, O God, lead us home
We’re sick with the evil we’ve let grow
Shine down Your mercy, break every chain
Bring back the children, heal all their pain
We’re begging You, Father, show us the way
Out of this darkness into the day
[Bridge – instruments drop to almost nothing, faint children’s choir underneath]
Hear them, Lord… hear them calling
Soft little voices through prison walls falling
Remember the children… remember the children…
[Final Chorus – full cry, choir at fullest, then suddenly stripped]
Out of this darkness, O God, lead us home
We’re sick with the evil we’ve let grow
Shine down Your mercy one more time
Bring back the children, let Your kingdom shine
We’re begging You, Father… we’re begging You still…
[Outro – lone voice and single guitar, fading]
Out of this darkness…
Into Your light…
Amen…
Amen…
This is original work is produced by AK Darvinson with a combination of observation, critical thinking, insight, heart, compassion, passion, creativity, and technology. All rights are reserved. Free sharing is encouraged. Commercial use via license only.
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