Somewhere a Light

[I]n your light we see light.

Psalm 36:10

Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

2 Peter 1:19

 I have my eyes, but do not see;
 my ears, but do not hear,
 except the sparks of enmity,
 the whispers of my fear.
  
 Somewhere a light is shining out
 that gives our lights their name;
 beyond the shadows of my doubt
 it limns the world in flame.
  
 If I could see by your own light
 or had your sight divine
 to see my neighbor's face aright—
 or even to see mine— 
 
 as you see us, creating God,
 as you made us to be
 when first you breathed into the sod:
 That marvel may I see!
  
 As you see each and every face
 reflecting back your own,
 may I—oh, give to me the grace!—
 see what your light has shown!
  
 Raise up within my darkened heart
 your own bright morning star,
 and by the light that you impart,
 let me see what we are!