The United Methodist Hymnal ‎#585

585. This Little Light of Mine

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1 This little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine,
this little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine;
this little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine,
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine)

2 Everywhere I go

3 All through the night

Text Information

• First Line: This little light of mine
• Title: This Little Light of Mine
• Meter: Irr.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:14-16
• Topic: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace: Personal Holiness; The Nature of the Church: Called to God's Mission; Commitment; Light; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness
• Source: Afro-American spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: LATTIMER
• Adapter: William Farley Smith (1987)
• Meter: Irr.
• Incipit: 55545 31555 33144
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Adapt. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House