The weight of time has dimmed the light
The pain of life has dimmed my sight
The vision seen when I was young now faintly comes to mind.

Then I walked in joy and light
Unafraid and clear of sight
Then I sought the sunlit lands
bright hills beyond the sea I trod

Then I sought beyond my life to see the face of God.

From my years I have learned fear, and pain,
and loss of dear-held loves and innocence,
and wounds unhealed.
Ddespair and anguish, lies,
doubt, distrust and cowardice.

Still I hear the distant calling
"Come to me, be not afraid."

Lord, give me vision once again that's in thy glory stayed.