An original hymn with text by Mark Fotheringham below. 

Watch on YouTube: The Light That Shines in Darkness, sacred hymn

To spirits left in darkness,

Longing for the light,

Death is like a prison,

Time like endless night.

Awaiting their deliverance,

Prayers ascend on high,

"Save us from this darkness.

Let our spirits fly."

Once crucified, our Savior,

Buried in the tomb,

Burst this earthly boundary

Lighting death's dark room

He visited the spirits

Of the righteous dead,

Organized His forces,

Souls to lift from dread.

The Word is preached in prison!

All may see the light,

Free to choose the truth or

Wallow still in fright.

Now those who heed the warnings

Look to earthly friends,

Waiting for baptism,

Sinful souls to cleanse.

Then in the resurrection,

Fear will flee away.

Judgment will be perfect.

Love will rule the day.

The Light that shines in darkness,

Giving hope to all,

Christ the Resurrected,

Saved us from the Fall.