Fear and Hope

With faces covered by our hands
We walk alongside
Those others in sightless trance
And in self-made darkness, we abide

Hearing one voice cry out
Of the unknown space
In desperation she shouts
With hands covering her face

Will no one let down
Their fingers from their eyes
Stooping for the crown
That in its glory always tries
To help the one, in vain, who cries

There is but One
From Whom help arrives
Seek, find the One
Who saves our lives

There! He knocks!
With free, unburdened hand
Blessed is the one who unlocks
The key to their hands
To gaze upon
The most beautiful face
Put down your hands!
Let your fingers unlace!

The woman has found
The strength to let down
Her fleshly gates
Knowing only grace waits
And opening eyes
She sees and she cries
Tears of great joy
That never shall cloy
As He grasps her hands
And tells her of plans
Of peace and His love
And His Helper Dove

Now she sees
We waste away our lives
With trembling hands
Covering our eyes