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73. Showering and Shining

1 “Be like the Father,” says Jesus to me,
“Born of his Spirit,” be joyous and free;
Showing the sinner there’s mercy above,
Show’ring and shining the blessings of love.

Refrain:
Show’ring and shining sweet blessings, bright sunbeams,
Show’ring and shining the blessings of love.

2 “Be like the Father,” receiving his grace,
Seeing unclouded the light of his face;
This is the life that my Saviour commands,
Lift me, O Christ, by thy life-giving hands! [Refrain]

3 “Be like the Father,” then must I abide
Under the fountain of Calvary’s tide;
Freshly anoint me, dear Saviour, I pray,
Bless me with purity, keep me today. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: “Be like the Father,” says Jesus to me
Title: Showering and Shining
Author: E. E. Hewitt
Refrain First Line: Show’ring and shining sweet blessings, bright sunbeams
Publication Date: 1897
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [“Be like the Father,” says Jesus to me]
Composer: H. L. Gilmour
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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