Daybreak in Our Darkness

Where is the daybreak in this world of dark,
     A light in landscape stark
     To shine on path toward home
That bids us all with heaven’s voice to come,
Discover Image in each one remade–
Recast by light in us that casts out shade?

That dawn that runs before full light of morn
     Is Church, for all time born
     Where water, Spirit drown
And then we’re dressed in pure white festive gown
To celebrate a heaven’s wedding feast
Of Bride and Groom whose union makes sin cease.