The Dawning of the Light

(With a bow to poet Dylan Thomas)

Rejoice, Rejoice the dawning of the light,
when I am born into eternity,
when welcome death will wipe away the night,
and I will see His vast infinity.
O weary soul, don't worry where you'll go,
hold fast your faith that everything is true,
trust in the One who's taught you all you know,
God always keeps His promises to you.
Don't weep in this unhappy vale of tears,
care not for all we will have sacrificed,
O precious soul, just set aside your fears,
let go into the loving arms of Christ.
Rage not against the dying of the night,
rejoice, rejoice my rising into light.

                     -- by Pete Voelz       3/07