This Little Light Of Mine
One night as I knelt by my bed
I looked up toward the ceiling and said
God, if You can use me go ahead
I'm no good tome this way
I tried taking my life by my hand
But was prevented by an unknown hand
I didn' expect to awaken to a brand new day
When I got in my bed my body to lay
This little light of mine
This little light of mine
This little light of mine
Let it shine every day every way
But God had other ideas in mind
They were not of the human kind
When I awakened the very next morn
No longer did I want to die
Instead I wanted to live a life divine
No longer do I fear, worry, or have anxiety
He replaced them with patience, gloryand mercy for others to see
This little light of mine
This little light of mine
This little light of mine
Let it shine every day every way
He also gave me kindness, goodness, and gentleness
Then thru trials He gave me faith and believing His promises
Of always being by my side no matter the trials or distress
He always fulfilled His promises
Thru life's pain He gave humility
Pride is gone, more like Him I can be
I love Him so much, He is everything to me
And home to Him I'm looking forward to be
This little light of mine
This little light of mine
This little light of mine
Let it shine every day every way
Some say you do not have to abide
But He says there is no easy ride
Some say let others be His voice
But He said He gave us all free choice
Others say there's still time for looking away
But He says no, time is wasting
Give yourself to me today
Then you too will be able to sing
This little light of mine
This little light of mine
This little light of mine
Let it shine every day every way.
copyright Frances LeMay