Joyful Lays ‎#150

150. I would be a Light for Jesus

1 I would be a light for Jesus,
Shining, shining night and day;
Never dim, but ever glowing,
With a clear and fadeless ray;
In this world by sin beclouded,
Which the Man of sorrows trod;
I would be a light for Jesus,
Leading to the Lamb of God.

Refrain:
Shining, shining,
Ever shining night and day;
I would be a light for Jesus,
Shining night and day.

2 I would be a light for Jesus,
Shining brighter every day;
Turning back the weary shadows,
Driving every care away;
I would shine beside the fallen,
Showing grace for sin and loss;
I would be a light for Jesus,
Beaming ‘neath His blessed cross. [Refrain]

3 I can be a light for Jesus,
Where today He places me;
Tho’ I may not send the glimmer
O’er the distant land and sea;
Still, whatever be my mission,
I can shine for Him alway;
I will be a light for Jesus,
Shining, shining night and day. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I would be a light for Jesus
• Title: I would be a Light for Jesus
• Author: Miss F. G. Browning
• Refrain First Line: Shining, shining
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:16

Tune Information

• Name: [I would be a light for Jesus]
• Composer: Hubert P. Main
• Key: D Major