Jennifer Knapp Martyrs & Thieves lyrics

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 dis-played
A great fool in my life I have been
Have squandered till 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