Let the Sunshine In

Do you fear the foe will in the conflict win?
Is it dark without you—darker still within?
Clear the darkened windows, open wide the door,
Let a little sunshine in.

Refrain

Let a little sunshine in,
Let a little sunshine in;
Clear the darkened windows,
Open wide the door,
Let a little sunshine in.

Does your faith grow fainter in the cause you love?
Are your prayers unanswered by your God above?
Clear the darkened windows, open wide the door,
Let a little sunshine in.

Refrain

Would you go rejoicing in the upward way,
Knowing naught of darkness, dwelling in the day?
Clear the darkened windows, open wide the door,
Let a little sunshine in.

Refrain

Author: Ada Blenkhorn

Year: 1895

This hymn (full title often "Let a Little Sunshine In") is most commonly attributed to lyricist Ada Blenkhorn with music by J. H. Entwisle or Chas. H. Gabriel. Some older collections list it anonymously or under slight name variants, but Blenkhorn is the prevailing attribution.