Shine Like a Lighthouse

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All over life's sea it is stormy and dark

Author: John W. Peterson
Tune: [All over life’s sea it is stormy and dark]
CCLI Number: 1706560
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 All over life’s sea it is stormy and dark,
So many are losing their way;
Without any aid they will sink with their barque,
We must shine like a lighthouse today.

Refrain:
Shine! shine! shine!
Over the stormy sea;
Shine like a lighthouse for Jesus,
Shine! shine! shine!

2 O now if we shine with a gleam that is bright,
That pierces the darkness around;
Some sailor with gladness will follow the light,
To the haven of rest we have found. [Refrain]

3 So sinful and helpless they’re sinking today,
Not knowing God’s harbor of grace
Was opened by Jesus for seamen who stray,
And they’re welcome to enter the place. [Refrain]

Source: Miracle Melodies: Gospel Solos and Duets of Merit #20

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First Line:	All over life's sea it is stormy and dark
Title:	Shine Like a Lighthouse
Author:	John W. Peterson
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Shine! shine! shine!
Copyright:	© 1953, renewed 1981, John W. Peterson Music Co; You may download one copy of this song for your own personal use. To make copies or to perform the work you must get permission from John W. Peterson Music Co. or through your license with Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI).