Voices United ‎#585

585. Jesus Bids Us Shine

1 Jesus bids us shine
with a pure, clear 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:
Jesus walks beside us
to help 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 this 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
• Title: Jesus Bids Us Shine
• Author: Susan Warner (1868, alt.)
• Meter: 5 5 6 5 6 4 6 4
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Church in the World: Discipleship: Witness; Light; Obedience; Sin; Witness

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS BIDS US SHINE
• Composer: Edwin O. Excell
• Meter: 5 5 6 5 6 4 6 4
• Key: G Major