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Light over darkness, grace not fear
Halloween night is full of costumes, candy and friends, and sometimes somebody sitting alone with the porch light off. This song is our invitation: you are seen, you are loved, and nobody is too far. Jesus is the Light of the world. Turn on the light and bring a friend.
Scripture (KJV, quoted or paraphrased): John 1:5 · John 8:12 · Matthew 5:14-16 · Ephesians 5:8 · 1 John 1:5-7 · Psalm 119:105 · Psalm 27:1 · Isaiah 60:1 · 2 Corinthians 4:6 · Romans 13:12 · Romans 5:8 · John 3:16 · Matthew 11:28
Lyrics
Verse 1
Porch lights flicker, shadows on the street
Masks and capes and candy at our feet
The Lord is my light, so whom shall I fear? Ps 27:1
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, the path is clear Ps 119:105
Pre-chorus
Arise, shine, for thy light is come Isa 60:1
The night is far spent, put the armor of light on Rom 13:12
Chorus
Turn on the light, turn on the light
Jesus is the Light of the world tonight John 8:12
A city on a hill can't hide its glow
Let your light so shine, let the whole world know Matt 5:14-16
Verse 2
I see you sitting where the porch light's gone
Eating lunch alone like you don't belong
But God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all 1 John 1:5
He shined in our hearts, so I'm answering His call 2 Cor 4:6; Eph 5:8
Bridge
You are seen, you are loved, you were never alone
While we were yet sinners, Christ died to bring us home Rom 5:8
For God so loved the world, He gave His only Son John 3:16
Come unto me, come as you are, come Matt 11:28
Final chorus
Now your porch light's shining, you are home tonight
Tears turn into laughter in the glory light
Turn on the light, turn on the light
Jesus is the Light of the world tonight
A city on a hill can't hide its glow
Let your light so shine, let the whole world know
Outro
The light shines in the darkness John 1:5
Jesus is the Light of the world
If you're searching: how to be saved
The light in the song is real. Here is what the Bible says (King James Version):
We all fall short
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
God loves you
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
Believe and call on Him
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Romans 10:9
It's a gift
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8
If you want to start, you can pray this right now:
Lord Jesus, I believe You are the Messiah. You died on the cross for my sins and rose again on the third day. Send Your Holy Spirit, come into my life, and be my Lord and Savior. Amen.
Then find a Bible-believing church near you and tell someone.