“Whenever God shines his light on me
Opens up my eyes so I can see
When I look up in the darkest night
I know everything's going to be alright
In deep confusion, in great despair
When I reach out for him he is there
When I am lonely as I can be
I know that God shines his light on me.”

—  Van Morrison

Whenever God Shines His Light
Song lyrics, Avalon Sunset (1989)

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