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Text:Make Me a Blessing
Author:Ira B. Wilson 1880-1950
Tune:[Out in the highways and byways of life]
Composer:George S. Schuler, 1882-

440. Make Me a Blessing

1 Out in the highways and byways of life,
Many are weary and sad;
Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife,
Making the sorrowing glad.

Refrain:
Make me a blessing, Make me a blessing,
Out of my life may Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Saviour, I pray,
Make me a blessing to someone today.

2 Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love,
Tell of His power to forgive;
Others will trust Him if only you prove
True, every moment you live. [Refrain]

3 Give as 'twas given to you in your need,
Love as the Master loved you;
Be to the helpless a helper indeed,
Unto your mission be true. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Out in the highways and byways of life
Title: Make Me a Blessing
Author: Ira B. Wilson 1880-1950
Refrain First Line: Make me a blessing
Language: English
Publication Date: 1977
Topic: Blessings
Copyright: © 1924 by Geo. S. Schuler. Renewed 1952. The Rodehever Co.
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [Out in the highways and byways of life]
Composer: George S. Schuler, 1882-
Key: C Major
Copyright: © 1924 by Geo. S. Schuler. Renewed 1952. The Rodehever Co.
Notes: Now Public Domain



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