I will let my light so shine
and not hide it out of view,
or display for just a few,
but rejoice that it is mine.
Such a treasure, I'll refine.
Heaven's gift, I'll share with you.
I will let my light so shine
and not hide it out of view.
Glorify the Lord Divine
when good works come shining through.
Sing His praise, let joy ensue.
For my part in His design--
I will let my light so shine.
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Author Notes
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
"Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
St. Matthew 5:14-16 King James version
A Rondel is a thirteen line poem made up of two quatrains (four line stanzas) and one quintet (5 line stanza). The rhyme scheme is ABba, abAB, abbaA with capital letters representing repeating lines. See Shadow Poetry for more detail.
Thank you to Moonwillow for the use of her artwork "Candle Opera"
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