I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 8:12
Words: Thomas J. Laney & James F. Boozer, in Supplement to the Harp of Glory, edited by William T. Dale & H. A. R. Horton (Nashville, Tennessee: William T. Dale, 1912), number 35, alt. Compare Heavenly Sunlight.
Music: Arezzo James F. Boozer (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Boozer (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Living in sunlight, beautiful sunlight,
Shining from Heaven thro’ the dark vale;
I am rejoicing, shouting His praises,
On the old ship that soon will set sail.
Refrain
Glory to God, I’m living in sunlight,
Beaming with love, O glory divine;
I am rejoicing all of my journey,
Living in sunlight, Jesus is mine.
Living in sunlight, watching and waiting,
Pressing my way to mansions above;
Jesus the light, in Him is no darkness,
Ever I’ll trust His wonderful love.
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Living in sunlight, heavenly sunlight,
Shining from glory down in my soul;
Leading me up to beautiful mansions,
Where God’s children never grow old.
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Living in sunlight, homeland is nearing,
All the dark shadows soon will be o’er;
Cheer up, O pilgrim, bells are now ringing,
See the bright angels thronging the shore.
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