Dew Drops ‎#38

38. Like the Bright Flowers

1 I would be a lily fair,
Blooming for Jesus,
Breathing sweetness ev'rywhere,
Blooming for Jesus.
Like the bright flow'rs we all would be,
Growing in grace and humility, -
Yielding fragrance of praise to thee,
Only to thee, dear Jesus!

2 I would be a violet
Blooming for Jesus,
Kissing cheeks with tear-drops wet,
Blooming for Jesus.
Like the bright flow'rs we all would be,
Growing in grace and humility, -
Yielding fragrance of praise to thee,
Only to thee, dear Jesus!

3 I would be a rose-bud white,
Blooming for Jesus,
Filling sad hearts with delight,
Blooming for Jesus.
Like the bright flow'rs we all would be,
Growing in grace and humility, -
Yielding fragrance of praise to thee,
Only to thee, dear Jesus!

4 I would be a pansy gay,
Blooming for Jesus,
Waking happy thoughts alway,
Blooming for Jesus.
Like the bright flow'rs we all would be,
Growing in grace and humility, -
Yielding fragrance of praise to thee,
Only to thee, dear Jesus!

5 I would be God's little lamb,
Living for Jesus,
Take me, Shepherd, as I am,
Make me like Jesus!
Like the dear Shepherd we would be,
Ever as gentle and pure as he!
Teach thy lambkins to live for thee,
Only for thee, dear Jesus!

Text Information

• First Line: I would be a lily fair
• Title: Like the Bright Flowers
• Author: F. G. Burroughs
• Refrain First Line: Like the bright flow'rs we all would be
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [I would be a lily fair]
• Composer: John J. Hood
• Incipit: 53315 33653 43533
• Notes: Public Domain.