The Evergreen ‎#157

157. Lights For Jesus

1 Lights for Jesus we should be,
In this world so dark with sin,
Shining brightly, day by day,
Striving thus some souls to win;
For the light we have in Christ,
Surely we must never hide,
Or our heavenly Father's name
Would remain unglorified.

Chorus:
Lights for Jesus we should be,
Lights for Jesus, Lights for Jesus,
Lights for Jesus we should be,
Lights on the way.

2 Lights for Jesus we should be,
Whether young or whether old,
Shedding forth most brilliant rays,
Brighter far than glittering gold.
For the world has little light
That is steady, clear and true,
Lighting up the path to Heav'n,
Giving men a glorious view. [Chorus]

3 Lights for Jesus we should be,
Little pilgrims though we are;
For the Lord can use us too,
As he does the smallest star.
By our actions kind and good,
And our words both meek and mild,
We may shine as Jesus' lights
In this world by sin defiled. [Chorus]

4 Lights for Jesus we will be,
At our homes, and in the school,
Striving always, everywhere
To obey the golden rule.
But, dear Jeses, we must be
Daily aided by thy power;
Oh do thou bestow it now,
In this blest, this sacred hour! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Lights for Jesus we should be
• Title: Lights For Jesus
• Author: Rev. A. W. Orwig
• Refrain First Line: Lights for Jesus we should be
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Lights for Jesus we should be]
• Composer: W. A. Ogden
• Incipit: 32155 65712 21233
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.