African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#614

614. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam

1 Jesus wants me for a sunbeam,
To shine for Him each day;
In ev'ry way try to please Him,
At home, at school, at play.

Refrain:
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I’ll be a sunbeam for Him.

2 Jesus wants me to be loving,
And kind to all I see;
Showing how pleasant and happy,
His little one can be. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam
• Title: Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
• Author: Nellie Talbot
• Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam
• Meter: CM with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Psalm 34:14

Tune Information

• Name: SUNBEAM
• Composer: E. O. Excell, 1851-1921
• Meter: CM with refrain
• Key: G Major