Sunrise

Night is no match
   for the rays of the sun
That gently push back the dark,
   Then spread 'cross
the vast expanse of the sky
   Awakening the sparrow and lark.

Our souls are like night
   when we know not our God;
It's only when touched by His Son,
   That we truly awaken
to the meaning of life
   And want His will to be done.

                      ~ Margaret Peterson