The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#561

561. Jesus bids us shine with a pure, clear light

1 Jesus bids us shine
with a clear, pure light,
like a little candle
burning in the night.
In this world of darkness;
so let us shine,
you in your small corner,
and I in mine.

2 Jesus bids us shine,
first of all for Him;
well He sees and knows it,
if our light grows dim.
He looks down from heaven
to see us shine,
you in your small corner,
and I in mine.

3 Jesus bids us shine,
then, for all around;
many kinds of darkness
in the world are found —
sin and want and sorrow;
so we must shine,
you in your small corner,
and I in mine.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus bids us shine with a pure, clear light
• Author: Susan Bogert Warner, 1819-1885
• Meter: 10 11 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS BIDS US SHINE
• Composer: Edwin Othello Excell, 1851-1921 (alt.)
• Meter: 10 11 10 10
• Key: G Major