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Ye Are the Light of the World

Representative Text

1 Oh, Christian, do not hide your light!
For ye are the light of the world,
But keep it trimmed and burning bright,
For ye are the light of the world.

Chorus:
For ye are the light of the world,
For ye are the light of the world;
Then keep your lamps all burning bright,
For ye are the light of the world.

2 Go show to all the path of right,
For ye are the light of the world,
Go bring the straying back to light,
For ye are the light of the world. [Chorus]

3 Oh, do not let your light burn low,
For ye are the light of the world,
But keep it bright and onward go,
For ye are the light of the world. [Chorus]

Source: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #34

Author: Pearl Hatchett

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Text Information

First Line: O Christian, do not hide your light
Title: Ye Are the Light of the World
Author: Pearl Hatchett
Language: English
Refrain First Line: For ye are the light of the world
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #13751
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  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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The Cyber Hymnal #13751

Include 21 pre-1979 instances
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