Welcome to Bible songs about light for kids. In scripture, God tells us that Jesus is the light and asks us to let our light shine, too! All of these songs about light are simple and most are sung to familiar tunes making them perfect for singing at home, church, Bible class, Sunday school, and VBS.
Songs about Light
- I’ll Be a Sunbeam (traditional)
- Jesus Bids Us Shine (traditional)
- Jesus is the Light (If You’re Happy and You Know It)
- Let Your Light Shine – Mt. 5:16 (Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross)
- Matthew 5:16 Song (Mulberry Bush)
- Shining, Shining (Twinkle, Twinkle)
- This Little Light of Mine (traditional)
- You are the Light of the World (hymn)
- Walking in the Sonlight (If You’re Happy and You Know It)
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I’ll Be a Sunbeam
Tune: Traditional (public domain)
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.
Jesus wants me to be loving
And kind to all I see,
Showing how pleasant and happy,
His little one can be.
Jesus Bids Us Shine
Tune: traditional hymn (public domain)
Jesus bids us shine, with a clear, pure light.
Like a little candle burning in the night.
In this world of darkness we must shine,
You in your small corner, and I in mine.
Jesus is the Light
Tune: If You’re Happy and your Know It
By Amanda Wilson
Jesus shines, Jesus shines,
He is the light! (clap, clap)
Jesus shines, Jesus shines,
He is the light! (clap, clap)
With God’s truth he leads the way,
Gives us hope for each new day,
Jesus shines, Jesus shines,
He is the light! (clap, clap)
We can shine, we can shine,
Let’s be the light! (clap, clap)
We can shine, we can shine,
Let’s be the light! (clap, clap)
When we’re brave, when we serve,
When we teach and we forgive,
We can shine, we can shine,
Let’s be the light! (clap, clap).
NOTE: You can change out the adjectives in the last verse for other words like when we’re kind, when we mind, when we’re pure, when we obey, etc.
Let Your Light Shine – Matt 5:16
Tune: Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross
Let your light so shine now,
That they may see your good works,
And glorify your Fa-a-ther,
Who is up in heaven.
Chorus:
Let it shine, let it shine.
Let your light shine brightly.
Then you’ll glorify your God,
Who lives up in heaven.
Matthew 5:16 Song
Tune: Mulberry Bush
Let your light so shine before men,
That they may see your good works and then
Glorify your Father in heaven,
Matthew five sixteen.
Shining, Shining
Tune: Twinkle Twinkle
By Amanda Wilson
Shining, shining, Jesus’ light,
I can shine and be so bright.
When I’m sweet and kind to all,
Helping those from big to small,
Shining, shining, Jesus’ light,
I can shine and be so bright.
This Little Light of Mine
Tune: traditional
This little light of mine; I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine; I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine; I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, all the time, let it shine.
2. Hide it under a bushel? No!
3. Don’t let Satan [blow] it out
4. All around the neighborhood
You are the Light of the World
Tune: traditional hymn (public domain)
O, Christian, do not hide your light!
For you are the light of the world.
But keep it trimmed and burning bright,
For you are the light of the world.
Chorus:
For you are the light of the world.
For you are the light of the world.
Then keep your lamps all burning bright,
For you are the light of the world.
Walking In the Sonlight
Tune: If You’re Happy and You Know It
If you’re walking in the Sonlight, clap your hands. (clap, clap)
If you’re walking in the Sonlight, clap your hands. (clap, clap)
If you’re walking in the Sonlight,
If you’re walking in the Sonlight,
If you’re walking in the Sonlight, clap your hands. (clap, clap)
2. If you’re shining for the Son, stomp your feet.
3. If the Son is in your heart, say, “Amen”.
More songs about Light from around the web
- Light Songs by DLTK
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