"Holy Darkness (Easter Vigil)" lyrics

On this night, when Jesus Christ - our companion and brother - passed from death to life, the church invites

Holy darkness, blessed night
Heaven's answer, hidden from our sight
As we await you, O God of Silence
We embrace your holy night

I have tried you in fires of affliction
I have taught your soul to breathe
In the barren soil of your loneliness
There will I plant my seed

Holy darkness, blessed night
Heaven's answer, hidden from our sight
As we await you, O God of Silence
We embrace your holy night

I have taught you the prize of compassion
You have stood before the grave
Though my love seem like a raging storm
This is the love that saves

Holy darkness, blessed night
Heaven's answer, hidden from our sight
As we await you, O God of Silence
We embrace your holy night

Were you there when I raised up the mountains?
Can you guide the morning star?
Does the hawk take flight when you give command?
Why do you doubt my pow'r?

Holy darkness, blessed night
Heaven's answer, hidden from our sight
As we await you, O God of Silence
We embrace your holy night

In your deepest hour of darkness
I will give you wealth untold
When the silence stills your spirit
Will my riches fill your soul

Holy darkness, blessed night
Heaven's answer, hidden from our sight
As we await you, O God of Silence
We embrace your holy night

As the watchman waits for morning
And the bride awaits her groom
So we wait to hear your footsteps
As we rest beneath your moon

Holy darkness, blessed night
Heaven's answer, hidden from our sight
As we await you, O God of Silence
We embrace your holy night