Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 ‎#73

73. Showering and Shining

1 “Be like the Father,” says Jesus to me,
“Born of his Spirit,” be joyous and free;
Showing the sinner there’s mercy above,
Show’ring and shining the blessings of love.

Refrain:
Show’ring and shining sweet blessings, bright sunbeams,
Show’ring and shining the blessings of love.

2 “Be like the Father,” receiving his grace,
Seeing unclouded the light of his face;
This is the life that my Saviour commands,
Lift me, O Christ, by thy life-giving hands! [Refrain]

3 “Be like the Father,” then must I abide
Under the fountain of Calvary’s tide;
Freshly anoint me, dear Saviour, I pray,
Bless me with purity, keep me today. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: “Be like the Father,” says Jesus to me
• Title: Showering and Shining
• Author: E. E. Hewitt
• Refrain First Line: Show’ring and shining sweet blessings, bright sunbeams
• Publication Date: 1897

Tune Information

• Name: [“Be like the Father,” says Jesus to me]
• Composer: H. L. Gilmour