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Shining as the Stars

Representative Text

1 Much of what the world can boast,
I have liv'd to count as dross;
And the sight that charms me most,
Is a sinner at the Cross.

Chorus:
They that turn many to righteousness,
Shall shine forth as the stars for ever;
Shining as the stars for ever;
Shining as the stars forever,
Away to live with Jesus,
Shining as the stars.

2 Sounds or rapture, earthly glee,
Thunder's roll and ocean's wave
These I've heard — but give to me
Sinners asking Christ to save. [Chorus]

3 Charms and joys once felt and known,
Backward through my life I trace;
But this joy stands out alone —
Sinners found and saved by grace. [Chorus]

Source: Melodies of Grace and Truth #56

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Author: Herbert Booth

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Text Information

First Line: Much of what this world can boast
Title: Shining as the Stars
Author: Herbert Booth
Language: English
Refrain First Line: They that turn many to righteousness
Copyright: Public Domain
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