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Text:This little light of mine
Tune:[The light that shines is the light of love]
Arranger:Keith Stent

901. This little light of mine

Refrain:
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine,
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

1 The light that shines is the light of love,
lights the darkness from above,
it shines on me and it shines on you,
and shows what the power of love can do.
I'm gonna shine my light both far and near,
I'm gonna shine my light both bright and clear.
Where there's a dark corner in this land
I'm gonna let my little light shine. [Refrain]

2 On Monday he gave me the gift of love,
Tuesday peace came from above.
On Wednesday he told me to have more faith,
on Thursday he gave me a little more grace.
On Friday he told me just to watch and pray,
on Saturday he told me just what to say,
on Sunday he gave me the pow'r divine
to let my little light shine. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: The light that shines is the light of love
Title: This little light of mine
Refrain First Line: This little light of mine
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture:
Topic: Confirmation: Children's Hymns and Songs; Faith, Trust and Commitment: Children's Hymns and Songs; Grace and Providence: Children's Hymns and Songs (2 more...)
Source: Traditional
Tune Information
Name: [The light that shines is the light of love]
Arranger: Keith Stent
Key: A Major
Source: Traditional
Copyright: Arr. © 1999 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.



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