Within the shadow of the years
Christ comes to me.
He lifts my burdens, dries my tears
Within the shadow of the years.
Before mine eyes the dawn sky clears
To vivid prophecy.
Within the shadow of the years
Christ comes,—he comes to me.
Beyond the bondage of the years
Christ walks with me.
Fulfilment bursts faith's starry meres
Beyond the bondage of the years.
Light, Light, forever Light appears
As time's eidolons flee.
Beyond the bondage of the years
Christ walks,—he walks with me.
