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| 652 | Trinity Hymnal#653 | 654 |
| Text: | Jesus bids us shine |
| Author: | Susan Warner, 1819-1886 |
| Tune: | JESUS BIDS US SHINE |
| Composer: | Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921 |
1 Jesus bids us shine
With a pure, clear light,
Like a little candle
Burning in the night.
In this world of darkness
So let us shine—
You in your small corner,
And I in mine.
2 Jesus bids us shine,
First of all for him;
Well he sees and knows it,
If our light grows dim.
He looks down from heaven
To see us shine—
You in your small corner,
And I in mine.
3 Jesus bids us shine,
Then, for all around;
Many kinds of darkness
In the world are found—
Sin and want and sorrow;
So we must shine—
You in your small corner,
And I in mine.
Amen.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Jesus bids us shine |
| Author: | Susan Warner, 1819-1886 |
| Meter: | 5. 5. 6. 5. 6. 4. 6. 4. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1961 |
| Scripture: | |
| Topic: | Christian Service; Light; Obedience (1 more...) |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | JESUS BIDS US SHINE |
| Composer: | Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921 |
| Meter: | 5. 5. 6. 5. 6. 4. 6. 4. |
| Key: | G Major |
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