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Author: Nellie Talbot Appears in 126 hymnals First Line: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam Lyrics: 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. Chorus: 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. [Chorus] 3 I will ask Jesus to help me To keep my heart from sin; Ever reflecting His goodness, And always shine for Him. [Chorus] 4 I'll be a sunbeam for Jesus; I can if I but try; Serving Him moment by moment, Then live with Him on high. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Jesus wants me for a sunbeam]

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[Jesus wants me for a sunbeam]

Appears in 108 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Edwin O. Excell Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 56716 17565 43235 Used With Text: I'll Be a Sunbeam

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I'll Be a Sunbeam

Author: Nellie Talbot, 19th Century Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #495 (1957) First Line: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam Lyrics: 1 Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, To shine for Him each day; In every 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) 3 I will ask Jesus to help me To keep my heart from sin, Ever reflecting His goodness, And always shine for Him. (Refrain) 4 I’ll be a sunbeam for Jesus; I can if I but try; Serving Him moment by moment, Then live for Him on high. (Refrain) Topics: Children's Hymns; Special Subjects and Occasions Childhood Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus wants me for a sunbeam]

I'll Be a Sunbeam

Author: Nellie Talbot Hymnal: Favorite Hymns of Praise #515 (1967) First Line: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam Lyrics: 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. Chorus: 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. (Chorus) 3 I will ask Jesus to help me To keep my heart from sin; Ever reflecting His goodness, And always shine for Him. (Chorus) 4 I’ll be a sunbeam for Jesus; I can if I but try; Serving Him moment by moment, Then live with Him on high. (Chorus) Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus wants me for a sunbeam]

Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam (I'll Be a Sunbeam)

Author: Nellie Talbot Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #556 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D First Line: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam Lyrics: 1 Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, To shine for Him each day; In every 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] 3 I will ask Jesus to help me To keep my heart from sin, Ever reflecting His goodness, And always shine for Him. [Refrain] 4 I'll be a sunbeam for Jesus; I can, if I but try; Serving Him moment by moment, Then live with Him on high. [Refrain] Topics: The Living Church Children's Hymns; Children; Testimony Scripture: Psalm 103:13 Languages: English Tune Title: I'LL BE A SUNBEAM

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Nellie Talbot

Author of "I'll Be a Sunbeam" in Timeless Truths

E. O. Excell

1851 - 1921 Person Name: Edwin O. Excell Composer of "[Jesus wants me for a sunbeam]" in Timeless Truths Edwin Othello Excel USA 1851-1921. Born at Uniontown, OH, he started working as a bricklayer and plasterer. He loved music and went to Chicago to study it under George Root. He married Eliza Jane “Jennie” Bell in 1871. They had a son, William, in 1874. A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he became a prominent publisher, composer, song leader, and singer of music for church, Sunday school, and evangelistic meetings. He founded singing schools at various locations in the country and worked with evangelist, Sam Jones, as his song leader for two decades. He established a music publishing house in Chicago and authored or composed over 2,000 gospel songs. While assisting Gypsy Smith in an evangelistic campaign in Louisville, KY, he became ill, and died in Chicago, IL. He published 15 gospel music books between 1882-1925. He left an estate valued at $300,000. John Perry