Living Hymns ‎#84

84. Only a Beam of Sunshine

1 Only a beam of sunshine,
But oh, it was warm and bright;
The heart of a weary trav'ler
Was cheered by its welcome sight.
Only a beam of sunshine
That fell from the arch above,
And tenderly, softly whispered
A message of peace and love.

Chorus:
Only a word for Jesus,
Only a whispered prayer
Over some grief-worn spirit
May rest like a sunbeam fair.

2 Only a beam of sunshine,
That into a dwelling crept,
Where, over a fading rosebud,
A mother her vigil kept.
Only a beam of sunshine
That smiled through her falling tears,
And showed her the bow of promise,
Forgotten perhaps for years. [Chorus]

3 Only a word for Jesus!
Oh, speak it in his dear name;
To perishing souls around you
The message of love proclaim.
Go, like the faithful sunbeam,
Your mission of joy fulfill;
Remember the Saviour’s promise,
That he will be with you still. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Only a beam of sunshine
• Title: Only a Beam of Sunshine
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Only a word for Jesus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Copyright: Copyright, 1884, by John J. Hood.

Tune Information

• Name: [Only a beam of sunshine]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
• Key: G Major or modal