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Text:Sunshine
Author:Mrs. Fannie Huston
Tune:[When cold winds blow]
Composer:J. Thomas Lane

85. Sunshine

1 When cold winds blow, and winter snow
Is flying through the air,
It hides the flowers, makes the hours
Seem very dark and drear.

Refrain:
Then send you light, O sunshine bright,
And fill our hearts with cheer;
To do His will, and thus fulfill
Our earthly mission here.

2 But when the light of sunshine bright
Comes out again in view,
Its warmth to let, then we forget
The dreariness we knew. [Refrain]

3 O sunshine sweet, your rays we greet,
After the winter snow;
You cheer us all where'er you fall
On this glad world below. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: When cold winds blow and winter snow
Title: Sunshine
Author: Mrs. Fannie Huston
Refrain First Line: Then send your light
Language: English
Publication Date: 1904
Notes: Public domain.
Tune Information
Name: [When cold winds blow]
Composer: J. Thomas Lane
Incipit: 35116 54332 57655
Key: Eā™­ Major



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