Strike once, twice, three times, and four
Off and on and again, but no alteration to the dark
The alternation does not break the gloom with blinking
A sudden start and the lazy light provides a spark
Proof the lightning is finally linking

Strike once, twice, three times, and four
The reluctant light switch can only show
It’s easier to darken a room than provide it light
And I finally begin to know
The meaning of your words for my sight

Strike once, twice, three times, and four
We know it will work; we know it should
We repair what can harness the fruit of your words
Harness what you made; use what you called good
All we believe in is inventions, flickering, feeble lords

Strike once, twice, three times, and four
All it took was two words, yehi or
And there was light, on command, no regret
And yet we take for granted or adore
The work of our hands and our Lord forget

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