Sunlight

I wandered in the shades of night,
Till Jesus came to me,
And with the sunlight of His love
Bid all my darkness flee.

Though clouds may gather in the sky,
And billows 'round me roll,
However dark the world may be
I've sunlight in my soul.

While walking in the light of God,
I sweet communion find;
I press with holy vigor on
And leave the world behind.

I cross the wide extended fields,
I journey o're the plain,
And in the sunlight of His love
I reap the golden grain.

Soon I shall see Him as He is,
The Light that came to me,
Behold the brightness of His face,
Throughout eternity.

Refrain:
Sunlight, sunlight in my soul today,
Sunlight, sunlight all along the way,
Since the Savior found me, took away my sin,
I have had the sunlight of His love within.

                       ~ Judson Van DeVenter

Sometimes, reading old hymns just lifts my spirit. This one is a favorite, it speaks to my heart! I love how well this hymn reflects the truth of these scriptures:

"In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." ~ John 1: 4 & 5

"The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawned." ~ Isaiah 9:2

"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works, and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." ~ Matthew 5:14-16