1. Jesus comes with pow'r to gladden, When love shines in, Ev'ry life that woe can sadden, When love shines in. Love will teach us how to pray, Love will drive the gloom away, Turn our darkness into day, When love shines in. 2. How the world will grow with beauty, When loves shines in, And the heart rejoice in duty, When loves shines in. Trials may be sanctified, And the soul in peace abide, Life will all be glorified, When love shines in. 3. Darkest sorrow will grow brighter, When love shines in, And the heaviest burden lighter, When love shines in. 'Tis the glory that will throw Light to show us where to go; O, the heart shall blessing know, When love shines in. 4. We may have unfading splendor, When love shines in, And a friendship true and tender, When love shines in. When earth vict'ries shall be won, And our life in Heav'n begun, There will be no need of sun, When love shines in. Chorus: When love shines in, When love shines in, How the heart is tuned to singing, When love shines in; When love shines in, When love shines in, Joy and peace to others bringing, When loves shines in.
Lyrics: Carrie Elizabeth Ellis Breck
Music: William James
Kirkpatrick
Tune: WHEN LOVE SHINES IN
Carrie E. Breck, 1855–1934
Carrie Breck, the author of “When Love Shines In,” was known as a deeply devoted Christian and life-long Presbyterian. She wrote more than 2000 poems while raising five children.