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Turn The Light On – a Hymn (original)

Turn a light on in the Spirit

that God might call upon your heart.

Leave that light on for the Spirit

that God not pass by seeing your house dark.

As a babe in faith, newly born

from the darkness I was torn.

Brought into the light, brighter than day,

I met the Spirit when I did pray.

Lord help me turn a light on in the Spirit

that you might call upon my heart

and help me keep that light on in the Spirit

that you not pass by seeing my house dark.

Still a child in faith, I turned off the light

returned to the darkness, deeper than night.

I found no comfort, even in the day.

I was alone until I did pray.

Lord help me turn a light on in the Spirit

that you might call upon my heart

and help me keep that light on in the Spirit

that you not pass by seeing my house dark.

I have a light switch in my Soul

God supplies the power but I have control

I can turn it off and from the Lord be gone

but only the Spirit can turn it back on.

Turn a light on in the Spirit

That God might call upon your heart

and leave that light on for the Spirit

that God not pass by seeing your house dark.

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About the Author: Sarah B. Royal

Sarah B. Royal’s writing defies convention. Her poetry and prose traverse the boundaries between structure and spontaneity, often weaving together philosophical inquiry, cultural reflection, and personal narrative. With a background in experimental literature, she is known for crafting works that challenge readers to engage intellectually and emotionally.

Her acclaimed palindrome performance play, 777 – A Story of Idol Worship and Murder, showcases her fascination with mirrored storytelling and thematic symmetry. In o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician, Royal explores the intersection of poetic intuition and mathematical logic, revealing a unique voice that is both analytical and lyrical.

Royal’s collections—such as Lost in the Lost and Found, Haiku For You, Lantern and Tanka Too, and the WoPoLi Chapbook Series—highlight her commitment to neurodivergent expression and poetic experimentation. Whether through childhood verse or contemporary fusion poetry, her work invites readers into a world where language is both a tool and a playground.

Sarah B. Royal continues to expand the possibilities of poetic form, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Her writing is a testament to the power of creative risk, intellectual depth, and emotional authenticity.

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