Heavenly Sunlight

By H. J. Zelley, 20th Century
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
--Psalm 16:11

Walking in sunlight, all of my journey,
Over the mountains, through the deep vale;
Jesus has said, “I’ll never forsake thee,”
Promise divine that never can fail.

Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight,
Flooding my soul with glory divine;
Hallelujah! I am rejoicing,
Singing His praises, Jesus is mine.

Shadows around me, shadows above me,
Never conceal my Saviour and Guide;
He is the Light, in Him is no darkness;
Ever I’m walking close to His side.

Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight,
Flooding my soul with glory divine;
Hallelujah! I am rejoicing,
Singing His praises, Jesus is mine.

In the bright sunlight, ever rejoicing,
Pressing my way to mansions above;
Singing His praises, gladly I’m walking,
Walking in sunlight, sunlight of love.

Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight,
Flooding my soul with glory divine;
Hallelujah! I am rejoicing,
Singing His praises, Jesus is mine.

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While thinking about the fact that God is always near, this old hymn came to mind. We used to sing it often in church when I was a child. It’s a song of gladness and joy because as His children we can know that the Savior is always by our side. It’s a good one to sing—even on a rainy day!

--Ann Shorb