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Text:Light For All
Author:Anonymous

458. Light For All

The light pours down from heaven,
And enters where it may;
The eyes of all earth’s children
Are cheered with one bright day.

So let the mind’s true sunshine
Be spread o’er earth as free,
And fill men’s waiting spirits,
As the waters fill the sea.

The soul can shed a glory
On every work well done;
As even things most lowly
Are radiant in the sun.

Then let each human spirit
Enjoy the vision bright;
The truth which comes from heaven
Shall spread like heaven’s own light;

Till earth becomes God’s temple;
And every human heart
Shall join in one great service,
Each happy in his part.

Text Information
First Line: The light pours down from heaven
Title: Light For All
Author: Anonymous
Meter: 6s. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1866
Notes: Public Domain.
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