May You Stand And Keep On Shining
December 26, 2021 1:12 PM
Brian Ethier
As the winds of persecution now come and blow,
And when the streams of hatred toward you do flow,
And when it appears that the number of your foes seem to grow,
May you stand and keep on shining.
Chorus
For there’s no time for folding your hands and to keep on repining,
Lift your eyes in prayer and trust in your Father and keep on shining;
For the clouds they will pass away, and bring a new golden day,
Do strengthen your heart in your Creator by praising and keep on shining.
For when the tongues of malice they do scourge your name,
And on you is laid many burdens of shame,
Do press on and continue on the narrow path still the same,
May you stand and keep on shining.
And in the hour when those close to you misunderstand,
And when you can feel the tempter’s heavy hand,
And when it seems that darkness has taken over all the land,
May you stand and keep on shining.
And never mind what threatens you by night or by day,
Focus on the prize and never mind the hardness of the Way,
And do not be bothered by what some people about you say,
May you stand and keep on shining.
Chorus
For the clouds they will pass away, and bring a new golden day,
Do strengthen your heart in your Creator by praising, by praising,
By praising and keep on shining!
