1 When the winds of persecution blow,
When the streams of hatred tow’rd you flow,
When your foes in number seem to grow,
Just keep on shining.

Refrain:
There’s no time for folding the hands and repining,
Lift your eyes and trust in the Lord and keep shining;
Clouds will pass away, bringing the golden day;
Strengthen your heart in God and just keep shining.

2 When the tongues of malice scourge your name,
When on you is laid the cross of shame,
Press your way tow’rd heaven still the same:
Just keep on shining. [Refrain]

3 In the hour when friends misunderstand,
When you feel the tempter’s heavy hand,
When the darkness seems o’er all the land,
Just keep on shining. [Refrain]

4 Never mind what threatens night or day,
Never mind the hardness of the way,
Never mind what folks about you say,
Just keep on shining. [Refrain]