Scattering Sunshine

Many hymns are action oriented and encourage us to be of service to others. Recently we sang "Scatter Sunshine" in sacrament meeting and I was reminded of the joy we can bring into the lives of others. 

Scatter Sunshine

In a world where sorrow


Ever will be known,


Where are found the needy


And the sad and lone,


How much joy and comfort


You can all bestow,


If you scatter sunshine


Ev'rywhere you go.

(Chorus)
Scatter sunshine all along your way.


Cheer and bless and brighten


Ev'ry passing day.


Scatter sunshine all along your way.


Cheer and bless and brighten


Ev'ry passing day.

Slightest actions often


Meet the sorest needs,


For the world wants daily


Little kindly deeds.


Oh, what care and sorrow


You may help remove,


With your songs and courage,


Sympathy and love.

(Chorus)
Scatter sunshine all along your way.


Cheer and bless and brighten


Ev'ry passing day.


Scatter sunshine all along your way.


Cheer and bless and brighten


Ev'ry passing day.

When the days are gloomy,


Sing some happy song;


Meet the world's repining


With a courage strong.


Go with faith undaunted


Thru the ills of life;


Scatter smiles and sunshine


O'er its toil and strife.

(Chorus)
Scatter sunshine all along your way.


Cheer and bless and brighten


Ev'ry passing day.


Scatter sunshine all along your way.


Cheer and bless and brighten


Ev'ry passing day.

Text: Lanta Wilson Smith

Music: Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921

Sometimes when I get a prompting to do something at what I consider to be an "inconvenient" time and I push back about the idea and/or the timing, I can feel the Spirit humming "Scatter Sunshine" and smiling at me. Sometimes He hums "Have I Done Any Good?" and I can feel the grin. 

Jesus Christ is our example of serving others. As His disciples, we are are to do His work, not just hear it. James 1: 22