Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#845

845. Jesus bids us shine

1 Jesus bids us shine with a clear, pure light,
like a little candle burning in the night.
In this world of darkness; so we must shine,
you in your small corner, and I in mine.

2 Jesus bids us shine, first of all for him;
well he sees and knows it, if our light grows dim.
He looks down from heaven to see us shine,
you in your small corner, and I in mine.

3 Jesus bids us shine, then, for all around;
many kinds of darkness in this world abound:
sin, and want and sorrow; so we must shine,
you in your small corner, and I in mine.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus bids us shine with a pure, clear light
• Title: Jesus bids us shine
• Author: Susan Warner, 1819-1885
• Meter: 10 11 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS BIDS US SHINE
• Composer: E. O. Excell, 1851-1921
• Meter: 10 11 10 10
• Key: G Major