The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11716

11716. Be A Blessing

1 Would you be a sunbeam filled with Heaven’s light,
Shedding forth its beauty over scenes of night?
In this world of sorrow, sickness, sin and woe,
Try to be a blessing everywhere you go.

Refrain:
Be a blessing on life’s weary mile,
Be a blessing with a word or smile;
Be a blessing, everywhere the same;
Try to be a blessing in the Master’s name.

2 Where the tears are falling and the hearts are sad,
Take some Gospel message that will make them glad;
Strive to give them comfort by some loving deed,
Try to be a blessing in the time of need. [Refrain]

3 Just a cup of water for the Master’s sake
May sweet chords of music in some bosom wake;
Seek to help some pilgrim t’ward the golden land,
Try to be a blessing, both with voice and hand. [Refrain]

4 If you follow Jesus all along life’s way,
You will help to brighten every hour and day:
Would you shine in glory brighter than the sun?
Try to be a blessing till your work is done. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Would you be a sunbeam filled with Heaven’s light
• Title: Be A Blessing
• Author: Johnson Oatman Jr. (1902)
• Refrain First Line: Be a blessing on life’s weary mile
• Language: English
• Source: Fairer Than Day (Philadelphia: George C. Hugg, 1902)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Would you be a sunbeam filled with Heaven’s light]
• Composer: Anthony Johnson Showalter
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain