by Susan Stark
The lyrics of Susan’s song are derived from the writings of Caroline Fox, a 19th century U.S. Quaker diarist.
The first gleam of light, the cold light of morning
Held a promise of day with its noontide glories.
It dawned on me as I mused on my state in great sadness.
The words that came to my spirit
How true & how clearly they rang:
Live up to the Light, the Light that thou hast.
Live up to the Truth & remember, my child.
You are never alone, no never.
Oh live up to the Light that thou hast
And more will be granted thee, will be granted thee.
Oh live up to the Light thou hast.
I do not regret the troubles & doubts
Which I have journeyed through
They keep teaching me patience & humble devotion.
Forget not in darkness what in the light
Ye knew to be the Truth.
Dear God, we pray, increase our faith
And keep us in your Love & Light.
Faith is but a gift from Thee. Oh hear our prayer.
O Thou, who art closer than breath to us.
Hold us secure lest we fall.
— lyrics derived from an 1841 journal entry