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This Little Light of Mine

Meter: Irregular Appears in 64 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine, this little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine; this little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine) 2 Everywhere I go 3 All through the night Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Personal Holiness; The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Commitment; Light; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 Used With Tune: LATTIMER Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual
This Little Light of Mine

This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine

Author: Harry Dixon Loes (1895-1965) Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: The light that shines is the light of love Topics: Christingle; Children and All-Age Worship; Light; Nation and Society Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 Used With Tune: [The light that shines is the light of love] Text Sources: Possibly based on a song by Harry Dixon Loes
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine

Mi pequeñita luz

Author: Raquel M. Martínez (estadounidense, n. 1940) Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Encendido del Cáliz; Lighting the Chalice; Música Litúrgica; Liturgical Music Used With Tune: LATTIMER Text Sources: Canción espiritual afroamericana (c. 1750-1875)
Mi pequeñita luz

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