This is a song for children by Michael Mangan that I’ve played at first communions. There’s a fair bit going on rhythmically for a kids song, with triplets and the hanging dotted notes in “shine our light” and “shine shine shine” to contend with, but that makes the song memorable. You can buy it as part of the “Sing Your Joy” collection here, which would be an asset for any church wanting fully conscious and active participation by children.
Verse 1
We gathered here today, we shared God’s word,
We are chosen children of God, we have been called on to serve.
Chorus
For we are children of the light, going on our way,
Keep it burning bright, we’ve got to shine our light,
We’ve got to shine, shine, shine, ev’ry day.
Verse 2
God’s hands are laid on us, our faith confirmed.
We go to witness now, we are God’s voice here on earth.
Chorus
Verse 3
We remembered Jesus’ life, as we shared His meal,
The Spirit sends us out, open our hearts to God’s will.
Chorus
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