Though nothing looks the brighter;

              My path is still the same,

My God, I want to thank You

              And praise Your holy name.

Dark clouds are all around me;

              No sign of light is here,

But in my heart I cherish

              The thought that You are near.

I don’t know if You’ll answer

              And give me all I ask,

But still I know You love me

              And in Your love I bask.

I cast myself upon You;

              I turn to You my face,

And so am I illumined

              In e’en the darkest place.

I cannot help but trust You,

              Though darkness still remains;

Your light is on the inside

              And fills my heart and reins.