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Gospel Hymns & Songs · No. 114 · Words: Ina D. Ogdon
Brighten The Corner Where You Are
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written by Ina D. Ogdon in 1913 with music by Charles H. Gabriel, this gospel hymn urges believers to serve faithfully in their immediate surroundings rather than waiting for grand opportunities. It became a staple of revival and evangelistic meetings in the early 20th century.
Verse 1
Do not wait until some deed of greatness you may do,
Do not wait to shed your light afar;
To the many duties ever near you now be true,
Brighten the corner where you are.
Chorus
Brighten the corner where you are!
Brighten the corner where you are!
Someone far from harbour you may guide across the bar,
Brighten the corner where you are.
Verse 2
Just above are clouded skies that you may help to clear,
Let not narrow self your way debar;
Though into one heart alone may fall your song of cheer,
Brighten the corner where you are.
Chorus
Brighten the corner where you are!
Brighten the corner where you are!
Someone far from harbour you may guide across the bar,
Brighten the corner where you are.
Verse 3
Here for all your talent you will surely find a need,
Here reflect the Bright and Morning star;
Even from your humble hand the bread of life may feed,
Brighten the corner where you are.
Chorus
Brighten the corner where you are!
Brighten the corner where you are!
Someone far from harbour you may guide across the bar,
Brighten the corner where you are.
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