Brighten the Corner Where You Are

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Do not wait until some deed of greatness you may do,
Do not wait to shed your light afar,
To the many duties ever near you now be true,
Brighten the corner where you are.
  Brighten the corner where you are!
Brighten the corner where you are!
Someone far from harbor you may guide across the bar;
Brighten the corner where you are!
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Just above are clouded skies that you may help to clear,
Let not narrow self your way debar;
Though into one heart alone may fall your song of cheer,
Brighten the corner where you are.
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Here for all your talent you may surely find a need,
Here reflect the bright and Morning Star;
Even from your humble hand the Bread of Life may feed,
Brighten the corner where you are.
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Right beside you are believers who have gone astray;
For lost sheep, you need not seek afar.
In Christ’s love, exhort, restore, and comfort them today;
Brighten the corner where you are.
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Stay in fellowship with Jesus and behold His face
If His glorious radiance you’d impart.
Love and serve the Lord sincerely; this will touch men’s hearts;
Brighten the corner where you are.
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Christ is coming as the Master to reward His slaves;
He appears on high, the Morning Star;
Sinners rescue, saints recover while it’s still today,
Brighten the corner where you are.
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Cyndi

Elmira, NY, United States

I learned this song at church when I was about 7. I have lived my life by the message - so many wonderful ways God has used this message to brighten someone else’s moments who needed a lift of love.


Kyle

Omaha, NE, United States

My family always sung the chorus after singing happy birthday. Anybody else have this tradition or know where it comes from?


Mary Payne

Skipperville, AL, United States

This is my New Years resolution for 2022. I may not be able to do some things at the age of 77, but I can do this and with God's help I will.... happy New Year 2022..


William Miller

Berea, Ohio, United States

I am 94 years old and my daughter is typing this for me. I learned this song back in Sunday School at the Methodist Church in downtown Elyria, Ohio. It was in the early 1930's. This morning I woke up with the Lyrics and Melody in my mind and I sang it to my daughter and her husband! Then my daughter looked up on her computer and we all learned more about it!


Kathie

Mechanicsville, MD, United States

FBN radio plays this song in a two piano/four hands version. I have been searching for it for years.


Junior George

Florida, St. John, Grenada

My dad taught us that song when we were quite young... he is no longer around but the song still inspires me today


Asus Amaku

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

I woke up this morning with this song:I pray it turns a soul back to Christ.


Gail

Williamsport, PA, United States

Uplifting message based on a favorite Bible verse: Micah 6:8 woven with a singable hymn tune.


Olakunle

Lagos, Nigeria

I was barely 12 when the national choir sang this song, I love it and it's been an inspiration to me


Avirup Saha

Kolkata, India

It is very good