Light of Love

There was a time, my love, my heart had grown cold

My arms were reaching out for someone to hold

I was all mired in gloom, and I was alone

Then you took ahold of me, and made me your own

You pulled me up where I belong

Though at first it seemed so wrong

To be scaling love's great heights

Basking freely in its light

I'd forgotten the things I knew inside to be true

Trials were everywhere and pleasures were few

I drifted along in the ocean of life

But then you pulled me, dear, from the waters of strife

You dragged me out from the abyss

With a whisper, with a kiss

Out into the light of love

That shown down on us from above

Speak to me darling in hushed tones

Tell me your heart's true desire

Look far back into my eyes

Now we are in this together

There was a dearth in me, there was a lack

I could not see my heart, but feared it was black

You pulled me up where I belong

Though at first it seemed so wrong

To be scaling love's great heights

Basking freely in its light

You dragged me out from the abyss

With a whisper, with a kiss

Out into the light of love

That shone down on us from above

Speak to me darling in hushed tones

Tell me your heart's true desire

Look far back into my eyes

Now we are in this together

You pulled me up where I belong

Though at first it seemed so wrong

To be scaling love's great heights

Basking freely in its light

You dragged me out from the abyss

With a whisper, with a kiss

Out into the light of love

That shone down on us from above