In Darkness

I try to walk in the light Turn my face to the sun But the light brings tears to my eyes I should not fear the dark of the night Nor the arrow by day But when the enemy is within There is no escape Mortal desires a poor distraction A drug a moments release Nestled in the arms of Mary Could be my only true peace Father of mercy Father of light Father, have mercy And take me home tonight You say we've only to ask Repent and you are forgiving But I know I do not deserve That I should not be asking I always fail to live by your promise I can't live up to your love Love's light brings tears to my eyes So I walk in the shadows Father of mercy Father of light Father, have mercy And take me home tonight

Listen to this song Notes In my mind I refer to this as the Christian suicide song. I never grew up with the Catholic guilt that is so fashionable to complain about, but I manufacture my own well enough.