Songs of Grace and Glory ‎#127

127. Keep On Shining

1 When the winds of persecution blow,
When the streams of hatred tow’rd you flow,
When your foes in number seem to grow,
Just keep on shining.

Refrain:
There’s no time for folding the hands and repining,
Lift your eyes and trust in the Lord and keep shining;
Clouds will pass away, bringing the golden day;
Strengthen your heart in God and just keep shining.

2 When the tongues of malice scourge your name,
When on you is laid the cross of shame,
Press your way tow’rd heaven still the same:
Just keep on shining. [Refrain]

3 In the hour when friends misunderstand,
When you feel the tempter’s heavy hand,
When the darkness seems o’er all the land,
Just keep on shining. [Refrain]

4 Never mind what threatens night or day,
Never mind the hardness of the way,
Never mind what folks about you say,
Just keep on shining. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When the winds of persecution blow
• Title: Keep On Shining
• Author: C. W. Naylor
• Refrain First Line: There's no time for folding the hands and repining
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Courage; Encouragement; Steadfastness

Tune Information

• Name: [When the winds of persecution blow]
• Composer: C. W. Naylor
• Harmonizer: A. L. B.