As darkness falls

So many days of sadness
So many times of stress
Oh Lord I need the darkness
For none can see my tears

So many souls on this earth
So many have lost their way
Oh Lord they crave the darkness
For it hides the path they take

Ah these tears are pouring
Down my cheeks again...
Oh Lord I seek forgiveness
For all things said and done

So many times we break down
So many times we quake
Oh Lord we slip and slide here
For goodness: heaven's sake

Do you see the ladder upwards?
Climbing higher through blue, blue skies
Oh Lord they've lost direction
For they know not what they say

Dear Jesus came to save us
He has already paid our price
Oh Lord too many falter...
Ignoring Jesus' benevolent grace