Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.
Matthew 5:16
Words: Robert O. Smith, in The Revival No. 4 (Atlanta, Georgia: Charlie Tillman, 1903), number 1, alt.
Music: Charles D. Tillman (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Smith (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Will you be a light in this world for Jesus?
Shedding forth your rays in this vale of woe;
Blessing many lives who are in the shadows,
Wafting back the gloom where’er you go.
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Would you shine for Jesus everywhere?
Scatter smiles and sunshine here and there?
Everywhere you go in this world of woe,
Take the sunshine of His love.
Will you be a light in this world for Jesus?
He will help you shine as a glowing flame;
You will have the smile of His joy and blessing,
As you brightly beam in His precious name.
Refrain
Will you be a light in this world for Jesus?
Shining forth His glory and love each day;
Yielding up your life in His blessèd service,
Giving up your will to His loving sway.
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