When I heard of Him I went searching Wandering aimlessly in the dark Then a light appeared in the darkness I knew right then it must be His star Step by step I followed the star Til it found a resting place On my knees I found what I searched for The moment I saw His face I'm going home a different way Thanks to the shining star in the night That led to the Saviour with his guiding light If not for the shining star in the night I would've left the way I came Now I'll never be the same He never seeks to draw attention Only to the saving one And always points in the right direction And leads you safely to the Son He stands out from all of the others But certainly not a broadway star He's a light of the old straight and narrow To wise men from afar They look up to the shining star Thanks to the shining star in the night That led to the Saviour with his guiding light If not for the shining star in the night I would've left the way I came Now I'll never be the same If not for the shining star in the night I would've left the way I came Now I'll never be the same