...John Howardton Smith Copyright © 1990 by Duke University Press 1990 20 Let Your Light Shine I Brother, let your light shine brightly every day, Let all others see that Jesus lives in you. That those who walk in darkness here may find the way, To Jesus who will give to them the light of life...

... Willis Laurence fames Stars in de Elements "Stars in de Elements" : eternal torchbearers which lift the fogbound soul above the clouds, guide him upon the storm-tossed sea, tune his soul with the infinite, and shine best when darkness is deepest-given birth by the night. $& C J ), ~ ~ ~ l{J IV {) ~7F...

... few uses of the moon. When de storm is raging so, Good Lord, let me shine. Guide me to de peaceful shore, Good Lord, let me shine. Here's what Christians ought to do, Good Lord, let me shine. You help me an' I help you, Good Lord, let me shine. Chorus Stars in de elements, Shine, shine, shine. Stars...

... dear, And He will help you carry them all, When you turn from the paths of sin. 4 When the days are gloomy and you're very sad, And you don't know just what to do, Your Saviour can fill your life with joy, If you'll turn from the paths of sin. 5 His light will shine on every one Who will walk with him...

... the dark the dawning 41 Are you weary, heavy hearted 19 As the shades of evening gather 93 As we journey through life 3 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation 60 Bringing Them In 25 Brother, let your light shine brightly 20 Built on the Rock, without spot or wrinkle 69 Christmas: The Vision Recurrent...

... salvation bought 0, heart, canst fathom the great love that brought The heavy price that in last death-throe cries "Tis finished!" and, pain-spent and bleeding, dies? 8 Above the dew-damp garden, stars of night Shine thro the gloom of morning's dim twilight; And women, timid, yet by love o'erswayed...

... to baby eyes, Luring their first wide gaze of sweet surprise! The treasury from whence awakened Art Draws beauty's message to the human heart. 3 Day's benediction in the shining west; And morning gladness calling from our rest, Effulgent, beautiful, fore'er a sign To mortals of the gracious Light Divine...

...John Howardton Smith Copyright © 1990 by Duke University Press 1990 4 'Tis Our Father's Care 1 When the sun shines out brightly o'er all the earth And the dew drops sparkling on every flower, Let every heart rejoice and be glad 'Tis our heavenly Father's care. 2 When the rain-drops...

... a lowly human need. 2 Ah, what we can may not be much,Sympathy's soft, magnetic touch, Or kindly glance, or gentle word, Sent from a heart that love hath stirred. Yet down the years one deed will shine To say such service is divine. Words: Sara h Collins Fe rna ndis MI SS ION AND DI SC IPL ES HIP ...

... of wondrous song Chorused by heaven's angel throng O'er Judea's plains, all shining fair. 3 And all the small presents-yours and mineWhich in our loving thought we send With happy greetings to a friendSymbol the manger-Gift divine. 4 So, light and song and gift of love, Touched by the spirit of this time...

... That knows no color line, When Freedom's dawn triumphant Over our world shall shine. Words : Sarah Collins Fernandis SOCIAL JUSTICE AND DELIVERANCE ...

...: a. Da, da, da-da-do. b. Doo, dah, doo-dah-doo. 14. Lines from hymns with original responses: I wandered far away from God. I wonder if de lighthouse will shine on me. The path of sin too long I've trod. I wonder if de lighthouse will shine on me. When the Negro speaks through his songs, he is not aware...

... forever; It is God's earthly government; To shine on earth, and draw saints together, Holy Spirit to earth was sent. 5 Built on the Rock, and in the One Body, 'Tis the Bride of the Lamb once slain; The Church of God, the pure, spotless Virgin, She will forever with Him reign. Words: Spiritual Songs...

..., In bright reflection shine. 3 Your little pure devotion May make the great world heed , And help fulfill your vision Of service to some need. 4 Your little righteous protest, Uttered with courage strong, May send afar conviction Against outstanding wrong. 5 Your little note of music, Struck clear and sweet...

... And for our house's sake to sing. So I did, and from then and now My mouth is full of songs; Not good songs yet, not sweet songs; But one day and very soon, My song-god shall return to me And this time, shall bring a horse's tail A large, beautiful shining horse's tail, And a golden voice to sing. Then, I...

... mother pray again. Chorus If I could hear my mother pray again, If I could hear her tender voice again! So glad I'd be, 'twould be so much to me, If I could hear my mother pray again. 2 She used to pray that I on Jesus would rely, And always walk the shining gospel way; So trusting still His love I seek...

... They Crucified My Lord?" Then the mood changes, and, with his eyes snapping, the small boy who called for "Rise an' Shine, an' Give God de Glory, Glory" sings in a husky, vibrant voice: "For de year of Juberlee." In the three years since the founding of St. Simon's Mission, spirituals, the religious folk-songs...

... "Judgment Will Find You So," 287-88 "Keep My Commandments," 285-86 "Keep on to Heaven Anyhow;' 228 "Knock the Man Down;' 99 "La Paloma," 39 "Lay 'Em Up Solid;' 248 "Let Yo' Light Shine," 298-99 "Lift Every Voice and Sing;' 233 "Lis'n, Big Boy/' 257-59 "Listen to the Lambs," 2291 232 "Lord, Ah Don' Feel...

... life or perpetuating black stock types, it can be accused of masking the existence of a very real and a very large black underclass. Dyson asserts that, although The Cosby Show worked against the coon, buck, clown, mammy, darky, shiftless shine, and shuffling Negro stereotypes, it certainly needed...

... of the human vessel that the power of God shines forth-the Spirit works in imperfect "earthen vessels." Only the earthen vessel which personally knows suffering can authentically sing of collective human despair, and only the singer who knows human despair can experience divine compassion, and only the singer...