The Voice of Praise ‎#16

16. Let the Gospel Light Shine Out

1 Standing, like a lighthouse, on the shores of time,
Looking o'er the waves of darkness, sin and crime,
Open up your windows, there's a work sublime:
Let the gospel light shine out.

Chorus:
Let the gospel light shine out,
Let the gospel light shine out;
While your lamp is burning, keep the windows clean,
Let the gospel light shine out.

2 There are human shipwrecks lying all around;
O what moral darkness ev'rywhere is found!
Warn some other vessels off from dang'rous ground:
Let the gospel light shine out. [Chorus]

3 Do not let the bushel cover up your light,
Keep your Lamp in order, trimmed and burning bright;
Try to be a blessing, brighten up the night:
Let the gospel light shine out. [Chorus]

4 Try to live for Jesus till this life is o'er,
For along this pathway you will pass no more;
Till he bids you welcome on the other shore,
Let the gospel light shine out. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Standing, like a lighthouse, on the shores of time
• Title: Let the Gospel Light Shine Out
• Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: Let the gospel light shine out
• Publication Date: 1904
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Standing, like a lighthouse, on the shores of time]
• Composer: Adam Geibel
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.