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.
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.
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.
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.
Sources:
The Standard Publishing Company, Jewels for Juniors, circa 1911 (14)