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Text:Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
Author:Nellie Talbot
Tune:SUNBEAM
Composer:E. O. Excell, 1851-1921

611. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam

1 Jesus wants me for a sunbeam,
To shine for Him each day;
In ev'ry way try to please Him,
At home, at school, at play.

Refrain:
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam:
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I’ll be a sunbeam for Him.

2 Jesus wants me to be loving,
And kind to all I see;
Showing how pleasant and happy
His little one can be. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam
Title: Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
Author: Nellie Talbot
Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam
Meter: CM with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: Children's Hymns; Love for Others
Tune Information
Name: SUNBEAM
Composer: E. O. Excell, 1851-1921
Meter: CM with refrain
Key: F Major or modal



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