A lively Christian worship song in a Django Reinhardt–inspired Gypsy Jazz style, driven by syncopated acoustic guitars, bluesy fiddle, melodic bass, piano, congas, and rich vocal harmonies. The song draws from the words of Jesus, calling His disciples to love one another, walk wisely in a hostile world, endure faithfully, and let their light shine as a beacon of hope to a lost world.
[Verse 1]
This is my commandment that I've given unto you
That you may love one another even as I loved you
That you may love one another even as I loved you
[Chorus]
Arise and let your light so shine
It's a beacon to a lost and dying world, you shine
[Verse 2]
I send you out like sheep with wolves in the night
Be wise as serpents but harmless as doves
Be wise as serpents but harmless as doves
[Chorus]
Arise and let your light so shine
It's a beacon to a lost and dying world, you shine
[Chorus]
Arise and let your light so shine
It's a beacon to a lost and dying world, you shine
[Bridge]
You shall be hated of all men for my name's sake
He that endureth until the end shall be saved
[Final Chorus]
Arise and let your light so shine
It's a beacon to a lost and dying world, you shine
[Outro]
Arise and let your light so shine
Let your light shine
It's a beacon to a lost and dying world, you shine
Let it shine
Arise and let your light so shine
Let your light shine
It's a beacon to a lost and dying world, you shine