Jesus Bids Us Shine

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

Jesus bids us shine, first of all for him;
well he sees and knows it, if our light grows dim.
He looks down from heaven to see us shine,
you in your small corner, and I in mine.

Jesus bids us shine, then, for all around;
many kinds of darkness in this world abound:
sin, and want and sorrow; so we must shine,
you in your small corner, and I in mine.