Blessed Morning (Break of Day) ============================== w: Lorna Gray (verses), and Bob Sorem (refrain) m: Bob Sorem, 2004 [Verse 1] Through the long night pain is surging, and I am in deep despair. All alone I cry and wonder, "Is it true? Does no one care?" Then I hear the notes of birdsong, and I know that day is near. Light is coming; warmth of sunshine soon will fill my world with cheer. [Refrain] Blessed morning, break of day; Bright beams of sunlight, clouds of gray. Life on earth now begins anew with the glist'ning of morning dew. Our pray'rs now lifted heav'nward with all our might praise the Lord. [Verse 2] As I look on God's creation, soft' to me there comes His voice, "I control this whole creation. Life and death come at My choice. Never think I do not see you, though the night is dark and drear'. I've allowed your pain and suff'ring, so you'll prove My presence near." [Refrain] [Verse 3] "Through the dark night, get to know Me. Grasp the opportunity. Know, in love, I want to hold you, now and for eternity. I will show you hidden treasure, better than earth's finest gold. I will open grander vistas than on earth you can behold." [Refrain] [Verse 4] "Though earth's pains and woes are trying, they can be a time when I, by My presence introduce you to a love that will not die. Yes, I speak now through creation, and My plan, in part you see, but don't fear the dark night hours. Make them fellowship with Me." [Refrain] [Verse 5] Now I see earth's bright awak'ning~~ 'tis a token of new birth. Where I can be one with Him, the God of heaven here on earth. Painful darkness shall not matter when He hears my humble prayer. Life anew His daily promise and from Him eternal care. [Refrain]