Song 63

Let the Light Shine

(Matthew 5:16)

1. God has now commanded

That there should be light

Banishing the darkness

Of mankind’s long night.

From God’s holy temple,

Lightnings flash and shine

That we may be guided

By his light divine.

2. With the Kingdom message,

We go forth to spread

Comfort for the mourners,

Hope for e’en their dead.

All our strength to witness

Comes from God alone.

He makes our commission

To us clearly known.

3. Faithful in his service

God helps us to be,

Keeping firm, unbroken,

Our integrity.

We, his favored people,

Joyfully proclaim

Glory, praise, and honor

To his holy name.