jesus bids us shine

jesus bids us shine
with a pure, clear light,
like a little candle
burning in the night.
in this world of darkness
so let us 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 the world are found
sin and want and sorrow;
so we must shine
you in your small corner,
and i in mine.