Sunbeams

KEEP SHINING!

Spread shining beams of sunshine around you day by day;

Cheer and comfort others as you go on your way.

But where shall I find sunshine, my path’s oft’ drenched with rain?

Keep your eyes upon the Lord, and He shall thee sustain.

Christ is this world’s bright shining light, the soul’s eternal Sun,

Whose warm life-giving beams shine out blessing everyone.

Shine on me, in me, through me Lord, by Thy Spirit’s power;

By grace may I shine on for Thee until the final hour,

When work at last is finished, and I shall gathered be,

My life, my joy, my shining Son, safe home to dwell with Thee.

Shirley Hirst

“... we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord;

and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

For God who commanded the fight to shine

out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to

the light of the knowledge of the glory of God

in the face of Jesus Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels,

that the excellency of the power may be

of God, and not of us. " 2 Corint 4:5-7

“let your light so shine before men. that they may see good

works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

Matthew 5: 16

MAKE ME LIKE A SUNBEAM!

"I would be as a bright shining sunbeam always

A channel of blessing throughout my days.

To bear other's burdens, help lighten their load

As we travel together on life's weary road.

Reflecting Thy kindness, Thy love and care,

A glimpse of Thy beauty, so lovely and fair.

Patient in trial, giving thanks Lord to The

Even when people deal harshly with me.

Gentle and thoughtful, helpful and sweet

Making a difference to those whom I meet

On earth, there is endless distress and decay,

With sin and rebellion, men seek their own way.

Such sadness and sorrow, dark is the night,

Make thine own children a true burning light.

May I play my part Lord, to bring hope and cheer

Tell of Thy salvation to all far and near.

Work in me I pray Thee, to will and to do

More like unto Jesus, pure, holy and true.

Only through Thy blessed grace from on high

Shall I show Thy likeness, Thy Name glorify

Thou art my true joy, my Star and my Sun

Shine through me dear Saviour until life is done.

Then with Thy ransomed ones happy I'll be

Shining forth in Thy kingdom eternally"

Shirley Hirst

"Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun

to the kingdom of their father"  Matthew 13:43