Lights For Jesus

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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]

Source: The Evergreen: songs for the Sunday school, sanctuary and home circle #157

Author: Aaron W. Orwig

Orwig, Aaron W. (1838--1931). Son of Bishop William W. Orwig. Sister Sue Hoffman also a hymnwriter. Aaron Orwig was licensed to preach in 1871 in the Ohio Conference of the Evangelical Association. Publisher of a magazine, The Living Epistle (1869-?). Resided in California before his death. --Robert S. Wilson, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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First Line: Lights for Jesus we should be
Title: Lights For Jesus
Author: Aaron W. Orwig
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Lights for Jesus we should be
Copyright: Public Domain

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