Martyrs And Thieves Lyrics - Singles - Jennifer Knapp

There's a place in the darkness I use to cling to 

That presses harsh hope against time 

In the absence of martyrs there's a presence of thieves 

Who only want to rob you blind 

They steal away any sense of peace 

Though I'm a king, I'm a king on my knees 

And I know they are wrong when they say I am strong 

As the darkness covers me 

So I turn on the light and reveal all the glory 

I am not afraid to bear all my weakness 

Knowing in meekness, I have a kingdom to gain 

Where there is peace and love in the light 

In the light, I am not afraid 

To let your light shine bright in my life, in my life 

There are ghosts from my past who have owned more of my soul 

Than I thought I had given away 

They linger in closets and under my bed 

And in pictures less proudly displayed 

A great fool in my life I have been 

Have squandered 'til pallid and thin 

Hung my head in shame and refused to take blame 

From darkness I know, I've let win 

Can you hear me? Can you hear me?