Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.
Matthew 5:16
Words & Music: Emmet G. Coleman, in Gospel Songs and Hymns No. 1, edited by George B. Holsinger (Mount Morris, Illinois: Brethren Publishing House, 1898), number 15 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Coleman (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Christian, let your burning light
Shine on all with luster bright;
Let your words and deeds be pure,
All for Christ you must endure.
Refrain
Christian, let your light shine,
All along your way;
You may guide a wanderer
To eternal day;
You may save from endless night,
If you let your lamp burn bright.
As you journey here below,
Shed a ray where’er you go;
Find in this your pure delight,
Let your light shine clear and bright.
Refrain
That your light may guide you thro’,
Brightly let it shine anew;
Keep up courage—never fail,
Till you’re safe within the veil.
Refrain