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108. Keep On the Sunny Side

1 There’s a light above,
There are smiles of love,
When in Jesus we abide;
There are golden rays
Cheering rugged ways;
Let us keep on the sunny side.

Refrain:
Keep on the sunny side,
Keep on the sunny side,
Walking in light,
Our souls will be bright;
O keep on the sunny side.

2 Tho’ the rain drops fall
In the hearts of all,
In our Father we confide;
There are heav’nly gleams,
And sweet promise beams,
When we keep on the sunny side. [Refrain]

3 Let us trust the Lord,
Trust his gracious word,
That no good will be denied;
With a faith in him
That no shadows dim,
Let us keep on the sunny side. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: There's a light above, there are smiles of love
Title: Keep On the Sunny Side
Author: E. E. Hewitt
Refrain First Line: Keep on the sunny side
Publication Date: 1903
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [There's a light above]
Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
Notes: Public Domain.



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