The Cyber Hymnal ‎#15938

15938. I've Let The Sunshine In

1 When my life with sin was filled,
In my wicked heart I willed
That I’d serve with all my power the prince of sin;
But a voice did me implore,
There is someone at the door;
Will you let the blessèd sunshine in?

Refrain:
O the sunshine, blessèd sunshine,
How it fills with joy this happy heart of mine;
For I’ve cleared the darkened windows,
I have opened wide the door,
And I’ve let the blessèd sunshine in.

2 Yielding not my stubborn will,
Tho’ the call came louder still,
Till I saw myself an outcast, vile within;
Then I could hold out no more,
So I opened wide the door,
And I let the blessèd sunshine in. [Refrain]

3 Now my faith has stronger grown,
I approach the heav’nly throne,
And I have the Spirit witnessing within;
And the clear and perfect light
Makes my pathway ever bright,
For I’ve let the blessèd sunshine in. [Refrain]

4 In this bright and shining way,
I’m rejoicing every day,
For I have no fears, but all is joy within;
And the Savior is my light,
Guiding all my steps aright,
Since I’ve let the blessèd sunshine in. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When my life with sin was filled
• Title: I've Let The Sunshine In
• Author: S. E. Hendrick
• Refrain First Line: O the sunshine, blessed sunshine
• Language: English
• Source: Make His Praise Glorious by Edwin O. Excell (Chicago: E. O. Excell, 1900)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [When my life with sin was filled]
• Composer: J. W. Wilkinson
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain