Holy, Dark Clouds of Thunder

holy, dark clouds of thunder

between the billowing smoke and the fire

is the gap between you and me

though I long for You, I cannot see Your face

still, You write Your words upon my heart

and I can hear Your song

as it reverberates through my soul

I sing into the darkness

crying out, that I may know You, that I may see Your face

that I may feel Your touch 

O Lord, would You hear me?

would you know me?

show me, show me, show me Your face

holy, dark clouds of thunder

You live in unapproachable light

beyond the gray, behind the veil

the journey from me to You is one of faith

O how You hide Yourself from me

I search the city streets

I search the forest deep

I scower every corner, every recess of my heart

hoping that I might find You

praying that somewhere I might see You

I search the mountain high

examine every stream

to find a glimpse of You

because I can see You hidden in everything

why do You hide Yourself from me

when I long to see You face to face?

holy, dark clouds of thunder

Your breath is like lightning

Your arms are like a vapor

Your face is a storm

but I will push through the rain to behold You

I will push through the night to see Your face

I will stand on the precipice and cry out

now, show me Your glory

may You and all Your goodness pass before my eyes

I will not proceed without Your presence

for Your presence is the day for me

the darkness is light to You

and the night is bright as day