Voices Together ‎#762

762. This Little Light of Mine

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine!
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine!
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine!
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!

Additional stanzas:
Ev'rywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine!
Jesus gave it to me…
Shine, shine, shine…

Text Information

• First Line: This little light of mine
• Title: This Little Light of Mine
• Meter: Irregular
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:14-16
• Topic: Camps and Retreats; Candle Lighting; Children: Appropriate for; Confessing Faith; Darkness and Light; Heritage: African American; Jesus Christ: Teachings of; Peace Lamp Lighting; Sermon on the Mount
• Source: African American traditional (USA), ca. 20th c.

Tune Information

• Name: THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE (civil rights song)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: G Major
• Source: African American traditional, ca. 20th c.