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Author: M. Ellen Smith Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Let in the sunlight of heaven today Lyrics: 1 Let in the sunlight of heaven today, Open thy heart to its beautiful ray, Welcome the brightness of mercy and love, Welcome thy Saviour, the Light from above. Refrain: Let in the sunlight, Let in the sunlight, Let in the sunlight of heaven today, Let in the sunlight, Let in the sunlight, Open thy heart to its beautiful ray. 2 Glad in the morning his heralds appear, Flushing the dawn with his glory so near, Clouds flee before him, and night hides her face, Lo! the best morning is coming apace. [Refrain] 3 ‘Rouse thee, O worker, the broad day is here, Earnestly labor some sad heart to cheer; Into thy spirit his search-light has burned, Lo! all its darkness to brightness has turned. [Refrain] 4 Labor then joyfully, true to the light, Work while ’tis day, for fast cometh night; Light of the world! naught thy glory can dim,— Lo! are we conq’rers, while trusting in him. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Let in the sunlight of heaven today]

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[Let in the sunlight of heaven today]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick Incipit: 51234 32666 77123 Used With Text: Let in the Sunlight

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Let in the Sunlight

Author: M. Ellen Smith Hymnal: Sunday-School Praises #22 (1900) First Line: Let in the sunlight of heaven today Lyrics: 1 Let in the sunlight of heaven today, Open thy heart to its beautiful ray, Welcome the brightness of mercy and love, Welcome thy Saviour, the Light from above. Refrain: Let in the sunlight, Let in the sunlight, Let in the sunlight of heaven today, Let in the sunlight, Let in the sunlight, Open thy heart to its beautiful ray. 2 Glad in the morning his heralds appear, Flushing the dawn with his glory so near, Clouds flee before him, and night hides her face, Lo! the best morning is coming apace. [Refrain] 3 ‘Rouse thee, O worker, the broad day is here, Earnestly labor some sad heart to cheer; Into thy spirit his search-light has burned, Lo! all its darkness to brightness has turned. [Refrain] 4 Labor then joyfully, true to the light, Work while ’tis day, for fast cometh night; Light of the world! naught thy glory can dim,— Lo! are we conq’rers, while trusting in him. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Let in the sunlight of heaven today]

Let in the sunlight of heaven today

Author: M. Ellen Smith Hymnal: Sunday School Joy Bells #d58 (1912)

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William J. Kirkpatrick

1838 - 1921 Person Name: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick Composer of "[Let in the sunlight of heaven today]" in Sunday-School Praises William J. Kirkpatrick (b. Duncannon, PA, 1838; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1921) received his musical training from his father and several other private teachers. A carpenter by trade, he engaged in the furniture business from 1862 to 1878. He left that profession to dedicate his life to music, serving as music director at Grace Methodist Church in Philadelphia. Kirkpatrick compiled some one hundred gospel song collections; his first, Devotional Melodies (1859), was published when he was only twenty-one years old. Many of these collections were first published by the John Hood Company and later by Kirkpatrick's own Praise Publishing Company, both in Philadelphia. Bert Polman