Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#461

461. Jesus Bids Us Shine

1 Jesus bids us shine, with a clear, pure light,
Like a little candle burning in the night;
In this world of darkness we must shine,
You in your small corner, and I in mine.

2 Jesus bids us shine, first of all for Him;
Well He sees and knows it if our light is dim;
He looks down from heaven, sees us shine,
You in your small corner, and I in mine.

3 Jesus bids us shine, then, for all around
Many kinds of darkness in this world abound -
Sin, and want, and sorrow: we must shine,
You in your small corner, and I in mine.

4 Jesus bids us shine, as we work for Him,
Bringing those that wander from the paths of sin;
He will ever help us, if we shine,
You in your small corner, and I in mine.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus bids us shine, with a clear, pure light
• Title: Jesus Bids Us Shine
• Author: Susan Warner, 1819-1885
• Meter: 10.11.9.10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Luke 11:33
• Topic: Evangelism; Light; Tramsfiguration; Witness

Tune Information

• Name: BIDS US SHINE
• Composer: Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921
• Meter: 10.11.9.10
• Key: G Major