The little lamp set on a shelf;
Although it could not shine,
He knew that it was his purpose
And a part of his design.
But he couldn't understand it--
Just why he could not glow,
For the other lamps around him
Their bright lights would always show.
One day he asked the other lamps,
"Why do you brightly shine?
What must I do, may I ask you,
To release this light of mine?"
They said, "Now it is quite simple:
Just plug into God's pow'r;
You'll release the light within you
To dispel the darkest hour.
"Though God gave you the potential,
When planning your design,
He said you must receive His pow'r
To illuminate and shine."
The little lamp said, "Plug me in!"
Let God's power flow through me
To release His light within me
So his love the world may see."
He felt God's pow'r begin to flow,
His light illuminate.
Together with the "Light of lights"
His began to celebrate.
Rejoicing in his fav'rite song,
"This Little Light of Mine,"
The little lamp now loudly sang,
"Let it shine, Lord, let it shine!"
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
About Me
- LINDA
- I was born in the naval port of Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of a US Navy Master Chief. With the exception of 1 year living in Boston, Mass.,and two years in Hanau, Germany, I have lived in the historic state of Virginia all my life. I now reside in the beautiful Roanoke Valley. Though raised in a Christian home, I was in my early 20’s before making a commitment of my life to Christ. Since then I have spent many years in full-time ministry. I am currently employed as an accountant with a Christian child care center in Roanoke and also serve as the Office Manager and Scheduling Coordinator for singer and songwriter Mary Rice Hopkins who resides in California.
