"This is the kind of music I'd write if I were a composer." --Catherine Pillsbury
| congregation |
| me |
| musicblog |
| orders |
Greg Scheer |
I'll Be a Witness to the Light
words and music by Greg Scheer
copyright 2005
CCLI#4642363
Perfect for both Advent and Epiphany, this simple song of dedication has verses based on John 1:6-8; 19-28, 35-42, and 43-51. This was arranged by Michael Burkhardt in "From a Distant Home."
print the music:
1. I'll be a witness to the Light.
I'll be a witness to the Light.
I will prepare the way for the Light of day.
I'll be a witness to the Light.
2. When John the Baptist saw the Light,
When John the Baptist saw the Light,
he said, "I'm not the Light, but I'll testify."
I'll be a wit-ness to the Light.
3. Across the desert hear the shout.
Across the desert hear the shout.
"Will you prepare the Way? Make the Lord's path straight."
I'll be a witness to the Light.
4. Jesus said, "Come, and you will see."
Jesus said, "Come, and you will see."
And at that simple meal was the Light revealed.
I'll be a witness to the Light.
5. When Andrew saw the Lamb of God,
When Andrew saw the Lamb of God, he said,
"It's Christ! Believe! Simon, come and see."
I'll be a witness to the Light.
6. Jesus said, "Come, and follow me."
Jesus said, "Come, and follow me."
When they asked, "Who is he?" Phil'p said, "Come and see."
I'll be a witness to the Light.