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14. Sunshine on the Hill

1 There are shadows in the valley,
Where our tired feet must go;
But we hear the peaceful waters,
As they murmur soft and low;--
And our Shepherd whispers gently,
As He leads us onward still:
"There are shadows in the valley,
But 'tis sunshine on the hill."

Chorus:
Sunshine on the hill,
There is sunshine on the hill;
"There are shadows in the valley,
But 'tis sunshine on the hill."

2 There are shadows in the valley,
But we breathe the sweet perfume
Of the roses on the mountain,
In their lovely, vernal bloom;
And again our Shepherd whispers,
As He leads us onward still;
"There are shadows in the valley,
But 'tis sunshine on the hill." [Chorus]

3 Oh, the shadows of the valley,
Like a dream will pass away;
They will vanish at the dawning
Of the bright and glorious day;
Even now there comes an echo,
And we feel its magic thrill:
"There are shadows in the valley,
But 'tis sunshine on the hill." [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: There are shadows in the valley
Title: Sunshine on the Hill
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Refrain First Line: Sunshine on the hill
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Comfort; Hope; Promise
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [There are shadows in the valley]
Composer: Charles H. Gabriel
Key: G Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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