Just a sunbeam shining from above

Just a sunbeam shining from above

Author: A. A. Payn
Tune: [Just a sunbeam shining from above]
Published in 1 hymnal

Representative Text

1 Just a sunbeam shining from above,
On a golden morning,
Touch'd a blossom with a ray of love
And death was changed to life.
O the pow'r of love,
Wondrous pow'r of love,
Easing pain and woe;
O that all may be,
Sunbeams light and free
Ev'rywhere we go.

Chorus:
Shine, ever shine, O sunbeam bright,
Turn winter's darkness into light,
Emblem thou, of heav'n's bright morning,
Foll'wing earth's night.

2 Just a sunbeam, but its cheering ray,
Lightens ev'ry burden;
Weary travellers on the upward way
Are cheer'd and helped and bless'd.
O the pow'r of love,
Wondrous pow'r of love,
Easing pain and woe;
O that all may be,
Sunbeams light and free
Ev'rywhere we go. [Chorus]

3 Just a sunbeam, but a welcome guest;
In some darken'd dwelling
One may enter, with its message blest,
And with its light of love.
O the pow'r of love,
Wondrous pow'r of love,
Easing pain and woe;
O that all may be,
Sunbeams light and free
Ev'rywhere we go. [Chorus]

4 But a sunbeam, smiling as you go,
Bearing golden blessings
Into homes and lives of want or woe,
O carry love's bright ray.
O the pow'r of love,
Wondrous pow'r of love,
Easing pain and woe;
O that all may be,
Sunbeams light and free
Ev'rywhere we go. [Chorus]



Source: The Voice of Praise: a compilation of the very best sacred songs for use in Sunday Schools and praise services #152

Author: A. A. Payn

Pseudonym. See also Miles, C. Austin, 1868-1946 Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Just a sunbeam shining from above
Author: A. A. Payn
Refrain First Line: O the power of love
Copyright: Public Domain

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