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Text:Jesus Bids Us Shine
Author:Susan Warner, 1819-1885
Tune:JESUS BIDS US SHINE (Excell)
Composer:Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921

592. Jesus Bids Us Shine

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1 Jesus bids us shine
with a pure, clear light,
like a little candle
burning in the night.
In this world of darkness
so let us shine -
you in your small corner,
and I in mine.

2 Jesus bids us shine,
first of all for him;
well he sees and knows it,
if our light grows dim.
He looks down from heaven
to see us shine -
you in your small corner,
and I in mine.

3 Jesus bids us shine,
then, for all around;
many kinds of darkness
in the world are found;
sin and want and sorrow;
so we must shine -
you in your small corner,
and I in mine.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus bids us shine
Title: Jesus Bids Us Shine
Author: Susan Warner, 1819-1885
Meter: 5.5.6.5.6.4.6.4.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Scripture:
Topic: The Christian Life: Christian Service
Tune Information
Name: JESUS BIDS US SHINE (Excell)
Composer: Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921
Meter: 5.5.6.5.6.4.6.4.
Key: G Major



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