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Don't Let Your Light Burn Low

Representative Text

1 O would you be a blessing true,
As on thro' life you go?
Be constant in God's service here,
Don't let your light burn low.

Refrain:
Don't let your light burn low,
don't let your light burn low;
Be constant in God's service here,
Don't let your light burn low.

2 The world is groping in despair,
God's love they do not know,
So live to guide them to the right,
Don't let your light burn low. [Refrain]

3 The loving Savior needs your aid,
In letting sinners know,
Salvation's free, who will may come,
Don't let your light burn low. [Refrain]

Source: Melodies of Love #159

Author: Mark D. Ussery

Born in Marlin, TX, he was associated with F. L. Eiland and the Eiland Music Company of Waco, TX. He spent his life writing songs, teaching music, and leading singing in rural churches. Ussery was credited with about 90 songs and 3 hymn books. Ne is buried in Winters, TX. Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: O would you be a blessing true
Title: Don't Let Your Light Burn Low
Author: Mark D. Ussery
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Don't let your light burn low
Copyright: Public Domain

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