Darkness all around and evil ever before me
Daily I claim your mighty sword and shield
The Living Word the wellspring of grace and mercy
By this Light of truth even the fiercest enemy yields
I will rise and go wherever you lead or command
Every gospel mission begins on bended knee
Our sure hope the sacrifice of the Son of Man
Holy Spirit remove my scales first that I may see
Abide in me and fill me with your righteousness
Shape me for useful service with this ready reply
Even if I must seek out a blinded man from Tarsus
“Lord, here am I!”
“Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying,” Acts 9:10-11 ESV
