Worship and Service ‎#166

166. Only a Sunbeam

1 Only a sunbeam, yet how it brightens
Some shady corner, bringing it cheer;
Only a kindness, O how it lightens
Some darkened pathway, lonely and drear.

Refrain:
Only a smile, only a word,
Only a kindness, rendered in love;
Jesus on high saw it and heard;
Wonderful blessing comes from above.

2 Only a flow’ret, modestly growing,
Giving its fragrance freely to all;
Only a greeting, pleasure bestowing,
Some grateful heart will sweetness recall. [Refrain]

3 Only a star, but steadily gleaming,
Guiding the sailor over the sea;
Only a life, with love ever beaming,
Leading the wand’rer, Saviour, to Thee. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Only a sunbeam, yet how it brightens
• Title: Only a Sunbeam
• Author: E. E. Hewitt
• Refrain First Line: Only a smile, only a word
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Children's Songs; Joy and Sunshine; Rejoicing; Solo
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Only a sunbeam, yet how it brightens]
• Composer: Geo. B. Nevin
• Notes: Public Domain.