My wandering days grew increasingly empty

As I searched for the way,

Just to fill this gap inside me —

Found my seeking vain.

Though all this dark earth would convince me life's worthwhile,

Inside all my mirth

Was a cry for something real.

Don't you lie to me, world!

A flood of strong doubt as I heard the old story

Of a man they called Lord;

Yet my heart ne'er ceased to wonder,

Is He really Lord?

A search in His Word found my hardened heart softened,

And earth's vanities faded.

In the brightness of His presence

Jesus came into me.