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Daniel Spriggs - Let There Be Light (CCM)


Daniel Spriggs - Let There Be Light

'Let There Be Light' is a beautiful song written and performed by Daniel Spriggs, an Ohio-based musician. The song was written during a particularly difficult time in his life, where he found himself driving on icy backroads during the end of winter, feeling the effects of seasonal depression. In the midst of the dark and cold, he started singing the song's lyrics.

The song speaks of making way for more of God in our lives, asking for His guidance and light to fill up every space and illuminate our lives. It acknowledges Jesus as the only Name that can make the darkness hide and tell the sun to rise. The lyrics beautifully describe the desire to belong to God and the longing to be reminded of that belonging, especially in the midst of difficult times.

Daniel's vocals in the song are passionate and heartfelt, and the instrumentation perfectly complements the message of the lyrics. It is a song that inspires hope and encourages the listener to turn to God even in the darkest moments.

'Let There Be Light' is a beautiful composition that showcases Daniel Spriggs' talents as a musician and songwriter. It is a song that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt lost or alone, and will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on those who take the time to listen to it.



Lyrics


https://genius.com/Daniel-spriggs-let-there-be-light-lyrics


You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1l9VZVViDo7hoHRfWOJPlR

Here is a link to the video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlZGlKesgfs

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