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Let Your Light Shine Out

Representative Text

1 Let your light shine out, with a constant glow,
In your pathway as you go,
With a cheery smile, and a kindly face
Brighten many a darkened place.

Refrain:
Let your light shine out,
Let your light shine out,
Fill with gladness life’s short day;
Let your light shine out,
Let your light shine out,
Scatter sunshine all along the way.

2 There are lonely ones, no true friend is near,
On some hearts a shadow drear
There are toilers needing a helping hand;
Be ye ready at my command. [Refrain]

3 In the name of Him who on human grief
Looked with pain and grave relief—
Unto those oppressed and to those in doubt
Let the beautiful light shine out. [Refrain]

Source: Gospel Herald in Song #5

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Author: Jennie Wilson

Wilson, Jennie Bain. (d. 3 September 1913). Obituaries available in the DNAH Archives.… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Let your light shine out, with a constant glow
Title: Let Your Light Shine Out
Author: Jennie Wilson
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Let your light shine out
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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Gospel Herald in Song #5

Gospel Herald in Song #5
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Inspiring Songs No. 1 #123

Inspiring Songs No. 1 #123
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Sunshine No. 2 #63

Sunshine No. 2 #63
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The New Century Hymnal #97

The New Century Hymnal #97
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