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: E. Lena Griswold, in Welcome Songs, edited by Martin Towne & David C. Cook (Chicago, Illinois: David C. Cook, 1894), number 10.
Music: Apia T. Martin Towne (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Griswold (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Now trim your lamp for Jesus,
Let not your light be dim;
Full well He knows each action
That you may do for Him.
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Then trim your lamp for Jesus,
And to your faith be true;
The world will judge of Jesus
By what they see in you.
Now trim your lamp for Jesus,
Nor let it hidden be;
Be not ashamed of Jesus,
He’s not ashamed of thee.
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Now trim your lamp for Jesus;
’Tis He who bids you shine;
And His shall be the glory,
A crown of life be thine.
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Then trim your lamp for Jesus,
Nor deem it e’er a cross
To bravely shine for Jesus
’Mid earthly sin and loss.
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