Wrote this song back in 2001 while at Bible school in Sweden.  Later re-recorded it in my garage in 2005.

Song focuses on my journey, both theologically and epistemologically.  At the time I wrote the song, I was pursuing a career in vocational ministry... but, by the time I later recorded it, those plans had dramatically changed.... towards a career in the Arts. 

As I now reflect on the lyrics and my heart behind them... I tend to suspect God answered my cries for "freedom" and gradually freed me from the framework and oppression of systematic religion.  He now has me on a journey that finds love, grace, hope and compassion in the paradox of human existence.

Specs... Recorded in my garage on a custom built PC running Cool Edit Pro and a $12 Radio Shack desktop microphone.   

Lyrics—

In the silence I can feel the darkness breathe.
All this pain and loneliness I long to leave.
Chains of desire bind my will, manipulate me. 
A glimpse of a savior coming, a vision I long to see.

Show me the way of freedom
Show me the light
I long to know the truth of the way to freedom
Take me… Come.

Loving the darkness, to the light I cannot go.
Hate and deception prevent my sins from being exposed.
O’ wretched man that I am, who will save me from this death?
I’m gasping for life yet I’m dying with every breath.

Show me the way of freedom
Show me the light
I long to know the truth of the way to freedom
Take me… Savior…

Led into lust, but now I’m going to trust
In the name of the one who has come (Jesus)
In the silence, through the pain, 
Though I’m drowning in my shame.
From the darkness I am going to run.

sagebru5h