Scripture Verse

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

Introduction

Words: Ju­li­an Al­ford, 1915.

Music: Ed­ward C. Deas (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Deas or Al­ford (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

When the clouds are hanging low,
Shine, shine;
And you know not where to go,
Shine for Je­sus;
Take your bur­den to the Lord,
You can take Him at His word,
Sing and pray every day,
Shine, shine, shine!

Refrain

Shine when troubles shake you,
Shine when friends forsake you,
All the way, every day,
There’s a crown awaiting;
Shine when foes assail you,
Shine when others fail you,
Keep your eyes on Je­sus,
And shine, shine, shine.

When the world its powers wield,
Shine, shine;
Jesus Christ will be your shield,
Shine for Je­sus;
Seek the Mas­ter on your knees,
He’s above you, and He sees,
Sing and pray every day,
Shine, shine, shine!

Refrain

When your sins are washed away,
Shine, shine;
He’ll go with you every day,
Shine for Je­sus;
You are nevermore alone,
Jesus Christ is all your own,
Sing and pray every day,
Shine, shine, shine!

Refrain

When your path is black as night,
Shine, shine;
Soon He’ll bring you to the light,
Shine for Je­sus;
Though the way be hard and long,
Never change from right to wrong,
Sing and pray every day,
Shine, shine, shine!

Refrain