Doug has a national and international ministry working with children and song writing. In 1996 his song ""We Want To See Jesus Lifted High"" was chosen as the theme for the global March for Jesus event and was sung in 176 countries by some 25 million people. Doug has also worked with singer / song writer Noel Richards for over ten years and as well as playing lead guitar for him he has also co-written a number of songs with him that have featured on Noel's albums.
Doug has a vision to see Jesus lighting a flame in the hearts of children that will spread like wildfire. Doug's heart is to present the gospel in fun, lively ways and to challenge children to build their friendship with God and to realise how important they are to him. He uses action songs, puppets, tricks, juggling and all manner of other exciting visual methods to catch the children's imagination.
With his team he travels the UK widely putting on family praise parties, seminars and ""adult"" celebrations as well as running the 8-11's work at conferences including Spring Harvest which this year attracted up to 875 children per day!
He also runs his own annual "Duggies Summer Weeks" which this year was attended by over 1000 mainly unchurched children and young people aged 5-14 during two weeks in August. Doug strives for quality in all that he does and the summer weeks programme included Go karting, Lazer quest, wildlife encounters, the infamous ""gunge tank"", quad bikes, numerous bouncy activities and stacks more.
Doug wants children to thoroughly enjoy themselves at his events - but also to meet with God in powerful ways, and be equipped to be used by God to see amazing things happen.
Doug has also recorded several albums for "Kingsway Music" which feature fun action songs, anointed adult worship tracks and high energy dance tracks.
Come Out Of Darkness
Doug Horley Lyrics
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(Into the light, into the light, oh)
(And into arms of love)
Come out of darkness and into the light
Come out of darkness and into the light
Come out of darkness into the arms of love
Into the arms of love
To a world in darkness
To a world in pain
At this time You′ve called us
Your work to proclaim
Through Your willing people
To the nations say
Oh, to the nations say
Come out of darkness and into the light
Come out of darkness and into the light
Come out of darkness into the arms of love
Into the arms of love
Do not be discouraged
See what God has done
He is working through us
This world shall be won
There will be a harvest
When the nations hear
Oh, when the nations hear
Come out of darkness and into the light
Come out of darkness and into the light
Come out of darkness into the arms of love
Into the arms of love
By the blood of Jesus
Sin is washed away
All who call upon him
He will surely save
This will be the promise
That the nations hear
Oh, that the nations hear
(Come out of darkness)
(Come out of darkness)
(Come out of darkness)
(Into the light)
(Come out of darkness)
(Into the light)
(Come out of darkness)
(Into the light)
Come out of darkness and into the light
Come out of darkness and into the light
Come out of darkness into the arms of love
Into the arms of love
Come out of darkness and into the light
Come out of darkness and into the light
Come out of darkness into the arms of love
Into the arms of love
The lyrics of "Come Out Of Darkness" by Doug Horley call for people to leave behind the darkness and pain of the world and come into the light of God's love. The song highlights the role of believers as capable of proclaiming the message of God’s love to the nations. The song speaks about bringing people out of darkness and pain, in a metaphorical and spiritual sense. It encourages people to seek salvation and embrace faith in Jesus Christ as a means of washing away their sins.
The lyrics emphasize the idea that even though there are challenges and difficulties in the world, God is still working through the believers to bring about a harvest of salvation. The song brings home the message that Jesus has promised to save all who come to him, and so people should not be discouraged or lose hope in their efforts to spread the message of the gospel. The lyrics of "Come Out Of Darkness" by Doug Horley serve as a reminder of the redemptive power of God’s love and provide hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Come out of darkness and into the light
Abandon your gloomy and despondent ways and choose optimism and positivity.
Come out of darkness into the arms of love
Leave behind negativity and immerse yourself in affirmative and affectionate behavior.
To a world in darkness
To a place where sadness and despair are pervasive.
To a world in pain
To a place where physical, emotional, and mental suffering is widespread.
At this time You’ve called us Your work to proclaim
In this current moment, you have chosen us to spread your message and deeds.
Through Your willing people to the nations say
Through us, who are eager and ready, spread your words to all nations.
Do not be discouraged
Do not lose hope or spirit.
See what God has done
Observe what divine intervention and power has brought about.
He is working through us
He is employing our actions to accomplish his goals.
This world shall be won
The entire world shall be changed for the better.
There will be a harvest when the nations hear
We shall reap benefits when all nations listen.
By the blood of Jesus sin is washed away
Washing away one's sins with the blood of Jesus.
All who call upon him He will surely save
He shall safeguard and rescue anyone who summons him.
This will be the promise that the nations hear
This will be the vow heard by everyone across the world.
Come out of darkness and into the light
Abandon your gloomy and despondent ways and choose optimism and positivity.
Into the arms of love
Embrace and cherish love.
Writer(s): Doug Horley, Noel Richards (16547)
Contributed by Skyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.