The Cyber Hymnal ‎#628

628. Brighten the Corner Where You Are

1. Do not wait until some deed of greatness you may do,
Do not wait to shed your light afar,
To the many duties ever near you now be true,
Brighten the corner where you are.

Refrain
Brighten the corner where you are!
Brighten the corner where you are!
Someone far from harbor you may guide across the bar;
Brighten the corner where you are!

2. Just above are clouded skies that you may help to clear,
Let not narrow self your way debar;
Though into one heart alone may fall your song of cheer,
Brighten the corner where you are. [Refrain]

3. Here for all your talent you may surely find a need,
Here reflect the bright and Morning Star;
Even from your humble hand the Bread of Life may feed,
Brighten the corner where you are. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Do not wait until some deed of greatness you may do
• Title: Brighten the Corner Where You Are
• Author: Ina Duley Ogdon (1913)
• Refrain First Line: Brighten the corner where you are!
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Early in her life, Ogdon had hoped to preach on the Chautauqua circuit. However, her father's illness forced her to abandon her plans for an evangelistic career, in order to care for him at home. She wrote these encouraging words showing how one can serve the Lord in many different ways and circumstances. In other words, make the best of where God has put you.

Tune Information

• Name: [Do not wait until some deed of greatness you may do]
• Composer: Charles Hutchison Gabriel
• Incipit: 34554 51153 54445
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain