Let the Sunshine In

Do you fear the foe will in the conflict win?

Author: Ada Blenkhorn
Tune: [Do you fear the foe will in the conflict win?]
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Let a little sunshine in,
Let a little sunshine in;
Clear the darkened windows, open wide the door,
Let a little sunshine in.


Source: Church Service Hymns #424

Author: Ada Blenkhorn

Ada Jane Blenkhorn Canada 1858-1927 Born in Cobourg, Ontario, the 10th of 11 children, she emigrated with her family to the U.S. In 1884 and settled in Cleveland, OH.. She was raised a Methodist, and began writing hymn lyrics at age 34. A prolific writer of hymn lyrics, she was about to give it up when a friend encouraged her to continue, telling her some soul might be saved by a hymn she would write. She worked for many years as secretary to her brother, Henry's, real estate company. After his death in 1923, she became president of the company. She never married. John Perry  Go to person page >

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First Line: Do you fear the foe will in the conflict win?
Title: Let the Sunshine In
Author: Ada Blenkhorn
Meter: 11.11.11.7. with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Let a little sunshine in
Notes: German translations: See "Fürchtet ihr des Feindes wilde ubermacht" by E. C. Magaret, "Furcht'st du dass im kampfe Satan endlich siegt" by William Horn, "Wird es oft im leben dunkel um dich her" by Anna Wyttenbach; Hawaiian translation: See "Ho po anei oe ma ko paio nei" by Hualalai; Spanish translation: See "Temes que en la lucha no podrás vencer"
Copyright: Public Domain

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