The United Methodist Hymnal

585

This Little Light of Mine

1.   This little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine,
     this little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine;
     this little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine,
     Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine)

2.   Everywhere I go, I'm goin'a let it shine.
     Everywhere I go, I'm goin'a let it shine.
     Everywhere I go, I'm goin'a let it shine.
     Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine)

3.   All through the night, I'm goin'a let it shine.
     All through the night, I'm goin'a let it shine.
     All through the night, I'm goin'a let it shine.
     Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine)

WORDS: William Farley Smith, 1987
Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16
Theme: Commitment; Light; Mission and Outreach; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace: Personal Holiness; Testimony and Witness; The Nature of the Church: Called to God's Mission