Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.
Isaiah 60:1
Words: Adam Craig, in Songs for Young People, by Edwin Excell (Chicago, Illinois: Curts & Jennings, 1897), number 22.
Music: Edwin O. Excell (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Craig (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
O hear me while I tell you
What Jesus did for me,
He brought me out of darkness,
To light and liberty;
He filled my heart with sunshine;
I’m happy as can be;
His glory fills my soul.
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His glory, His glory,
His glory fills my soul;
His glory, His glory,
His glory fills my soul.
He led me to the fountain,
And washed away my sin;
He clothed me in white raiment,
And cleansed my heart within;
He is my blessèd Savior;
I give my life to Him;
His glory fills my soul.
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He drove out sin and Satan,
And filled my heart with love;
He made my angry spirit
As gentle as a dove;
My life o’erflows with gladness,
The earth’s like Heav’n above;
His glory fills my soul.
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I never was so happy,
I’m free from every care;
For Jesus travels with me,
My burdens all to share;
And if I’m faithful to Him,
A golden crown I’ll wear;
His glory fills my soul.
Refrain
O sinner, come to Jesus,
And to Him bend the knee;
You cannot buy salvation,
The offer’s full and free;
Upon the cross of Calv’ry,
He died for you and me;
His glory fills my soul.
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