Why should life a weary journey seem?
Why should I my cross a burden deem?
All the way is marked by love divine,
'Round my path the rays of glory shine,
Christ's a companion of mine!

Jesus is my light and song, and I will praise Him all day long!
Jesus is my light and I'll serve Him with all of my might.
For Jesus is my light, Jesus is my light and song.

What though foes at ev'ry hand I meet?
What though snares are ready for my feet?
Christ Himself was first to lead the way,
He was first to battle in the fray,
Now on Him my hope stays!

Jesus is my light and song, and I will praise Him all day long!
Jesus is my light and I'll serve Him with all of my might.
For Jesus is my light, Jesus is my light and song.

When my feet shall reach the open door,
When life's pilgrimage on earth is o'er,
This through countless years my song shall be
Love for Him Who sets the pris'ner free,
Love for Him Who gave His Life for me!

Jesus is my light and song, and I will praise Him all day long!
Jesus is my light and I'll serve Him with all of my might.
For Jesus is my light, Jesus is my light and song.