Sunshine in the Soul
E. E. Hewitt (1887) • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 16:9
Verse 1
There is sunshine in my soul today, More glorious and bright Than glows in any earthly sky, For Jesus is my light.
Chorus
O there’s sunshine, blessed sunshine, When the peaceful happy moments roll: When Jesus shows His smiling face, There is sunshine in the soul.
Verse 2
There is music in my soul today, A carol to my King, And Jesus, listening, can hear The songs I cannot sing.
Chorus
O there’s sunshine, blessed sunshine, When the peaceful happy moments roll: When Jesus shows His smiling face, There is sunshine in the soul.
Verse 3
There is springtime in my soul today, For when the Lord is near, The dove of peace sings in my heart, The flowers of grace appear.
Chorus
O there’s sunshine, blessed sunshine, When the peaceful happy moments roll: When Jesus shows His smiling face, There is sunshine in the soul.
Verse 4
There is gladness in my soul today, And hope and praise and love For blessings which He gives me now, For joys "laid up" above.
Chorus
O there’s sunshine, blessed sunshine, When the peaceful happy moments roll: When Jesus shows His smiling face, There is sunshine in the soul.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 16:9
Reference 2
- psalms 16:11
Reference 3
- psalms 40:3
Reference 4
- isaiah 60:19
Reference 5
- isaiah 65:14
Reference 6
- habakkuk 3:18
Reference 7
- john 8:12
Reference 8
- 2-corinthians 4:6
Reference 9
- galatians 5:22