First Line: Only a beam of sunshine ,

Only a beam of sunshine ---
But oh, it was warm and bright ;
The heart of a weary traveller
Was cheered by its welcome sight.
Only a beam of sunshine
That fell from the arch above :
And tenderly, softly whispered
A message of peace and love.

Only a word for Jesus------
Only a whispered prayer------
Over some grief-worn spirit
May rest like a sunbeam fair !

2 Only a beam of sunshine
That into a dwelling crept ;
Where, over a fading rosebud,
A mother her vigil kept.
Only a beam of sunshine
That smiled through her falling tears,
And showed her the bow of promise,
Forgotten perhaps for years.

3 Only a word for Jesus,
Oh, speak it in His dear name ;
To perishing souls around you
The message of love proclaim.
Go, like the faithful sunbeam,
Your mission of joy fulfil ;
Remember the Saviour's promise-----
That He will be with you still.