<P> Depending on the source , the song may take its theme from Matthew 5 : 16 , `` Let your light shine before men , that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heaven . '' Alternatively , it may refer to the words of Jesus in Luke 11 : 33 , where he said , `` No man , when he hath lighted a candle , putteth it in a secret place , neither under a bushel , but on a candlestick , that they which come in may see the light . '' Or , it may be based on Matthew 5 : 14 -- 15 , where Jesus said , `` Ye are the light of the world . A city that is set on an hill can not be hid . Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel , but on a candlestick ; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house . '' </P>
<P> Depending on the source , the song may take its theme from Matthew 5 : 16 , `` Let your light shine before men , that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heaven . '' Alternatively , it may refer to the words of Jesus in Luke 11 : 33 , where he said , `` No man , when he hath lighted a candle , putteth it in a secret place , neither under a bushel , but on a candlestick , that they which come in may see the light . '' Or , it may be based on Matthew 5 : 14 -- 15 , where Jesus said , `` Ye are the light of the world . A city that is set on an hill can not be hid . Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel , but on a candlestick ; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house . '' </P>
what is the song this little light of mine about
what is the song this little light of mine about
from Matthew 5 : 16 , `` Let your light shine before men , that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heaven .
from Matthew 5 : 16 , `` Let your light shine before men , that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heaven .