A Sunbeam, A Sunbeam

 

1 

Jesus wants me for a sunbeam,

To shine for him each day,

In every way try to please him,

At home, at school, at play.

Chorus:

A sunbeam, a sunbeam,

Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;

A sunbeam, a sunbeam,

I’ll be a sunbeam for him.

2 

Jesus wants me to be loving

And kind to all I see,

Showing how pleasant and happy

His little one may be.

3 

I will ask Jesus to help me

To keep my heart from sin;

Ever reflecting his goodness,

And always shine for him.

4 

I’ll be a sunbeam for Jesus,

I can if I but try,

Serving him moment by moment,

Then live with him on high.

Author: Nellie Talbot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoOLtSJ1oKg

I didn't know there were verses to this song. The chorus is one that we used when I was teaching "Cradle Roll" class at church. I was still in college at the time, and was surprised to learn that there was a class for little babies! The age group was for babies who could sit up -- sometimes still in infant seats -- to the age of 2. At age 2 they were promoted to the NEXT level of Bible study. (Did I ever tell you how laser focused on Bible knowledge the Church of Christ is?) As I recall, the whole class was a series of little songs, some with hand and arm movements. We did the exact same songs, in the exact same order, every Sunday. That was my first introduction to early childhood learning. I don't know if it's a strictly Church of Christ thing or not -- but when I googled "cradle roll", all the videos I found were posted on YouTube by Church of Christ congregations.

I used to think it was a negative thing that going to the Church of Christ was more like going to school than going to worship. However, I see evidence now that 'evangelical' churches are apparently teaching political/cultural indoctrination instead of teaching what's actually in the Bible... 

Well, I'll try to refrain from going into a full-fledged rant here, but if you want to know more, see my book "One Nation Under God", available on Amazon. (Extra points if you recognize the church in the cover photo.)