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Heavenly Sunlight

Representative Text

1 When the day is dreary, and your heart is sad,
Let the heav’nly sunlight in;
Look to Christ your Savior, He will make you glad;
Let the heav’nly sunlight in.

Refrain:
Let the heav’nly sunlight in,
Let the heav’nly sunlight in;
Be a living light for Jesus day and night,
Let the heav’nly sunlight in.

2 When your doubts distress you and your fears arise,
Let the heav’nly sunlight in;
It will drive the storm-clouds quickly from your skies;
Let the heav’nly sunlight in. [Refrain]

3 When the conflict rages and you almost fail,
Let the heav’nly sunlight in;
Ne’er give o’er the battle, you shall yet prevail;
Let the heav’nly sunlight in. [Refrain]

4 When your day is waning and your work is done,
Let the heav’nly sunlight in;
It will guide you safely home to Christ the Son;
Let the heav’nly sunlight in. [Refrain]

Source: The King of Kings: a choice collection of gospel songs, standard hymns, choruses, children's songs, solos, duets, and quartets together with responsive readings for use in evangelistic meetings... #29

Author: Chauncey R. Piety

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Text Information

First Line: When the day is dreary and your heart is sad
Title: Heavenly Sunlight
Author: Chauncey R. Piety
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Let the heavenly sunlight in
Publication Date: 1914
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 7 of 7)
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Carmina Sacra #48

Enduring Hymns #d252

Gospel Bells #d252

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The King of Kings #29

The King's Praise ... a General Purpose Song Book #d237

Wonder Hymns of Faith #70

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Worship and Service #117

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