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356. Make Me a Blessing

1 Out in the highways and byways of life,
Many are weary and sad;
Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife,
Making the sorrowing glad.

Refrain:
Make me a blessing,
Make me a blessing,
Out of my life
May Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing,
O Savior, I pray.
Make me a blessing to someone today.

2 Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love,
Tell of His power to forgive;
Others will trust Him if only you prove
True, every moment you live. [Refrain]

3 Give as 'twas given to you in your need,
Love as the Master loved you;
Be to the helpless a helper indeed,
Unto your mission be true. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Out in the highways and byways of life
Title: Make Me a Blessing
Author: Ira B. Wilson
Refrain First Line: Make me a blessing
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Topic: Aspiration
Copyright: © 1924 by George S. Schuler, renewed 1952, The Rodeheaver Co.
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [Out in the highways and byways of life]
Composer: George S. Schuler
Key: C Major
Copyright: © 1924 by George S. Schuler, renewed 1952, The Rodeheaver Co.
Notes: Now Public Domain



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