African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#556

556. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam (I'll Be a Sunbeam)

1 Jesus wants me for a sunbeam,
To shine for Him each day;
In every way try to please Him:
At home, at school, at play.

Refrain:
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I'll be a sunbeam for Him.

2 Jesus wants me to be loving
And kind to all I see;
Showing how pleasant and happy
His little one can be. [Refrain]

3 I will ask Jesus to help me
To keep my heart from sin,
Ever reflecting His goodness,
And always shine for Him. [Refrain]

4 I'll be a sunbeam for Jesus;
I can, if I but try;
Serving Him moment by moment,
Then live with Him on high. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam
• Title: Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam (I'll Be a Sunbeam)
• Author: Nellie Talbot
• Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam
• Meter: CM with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 103:13
  ;
  Mark 10:4
  ;
  John 1:3
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:2
• Topic: The Living Church: Children's Hymns; Children; Testimony

Tune Information

• Name: I'LL BE A SUNBEAM
• Composer: Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921
• Arranger: Donald P. Hustad, 1918-
• Meter: CM with Refrain
• Key: G Major or modal