A sacred vocal solo with music. by Kevin G. Pace and text by Arturo Mendoza.

YouTube video: Joseph Smith's Prayer, vocal solo

Text

1. Before the grove knew light profound, 

It was where young Joseph's fear was found. 

God did not stop the dark that day, 

For He knew Joseph would kneel to pray. 

2. God knew that Christ would soon appear, 

God knew a heavy heart drew near. 

The greatest work was soon to start 

A dawn of light swelled within his heart. 

3. Yet still the darkness wrapped him tight, 

A shadow pressing out the light. 

It gathered thick, it threatened doom, 

As if destruction had filled the room. 

4. I do not know why night was there, 

But this I know - God heard his prayer. 

For when he felt he could pray no more 

The holy Father and Son appeared. 

5. So when our nights feel bleak and long, 

And shadows try to still our song, 

We must remember Joseph's case: 

Before the grove was a sacred place.

Chorus:

The darkness falls, but cannot stay. 

For heaven's light will show the way. 

When shadows press and hope seems lost, 

The Savior saves, no soul is lost.