Ten little candles, Jesus bade them
shine;
Selfishness snuffed one right out,
then there were nine.
Nine little candles, one without a
mate;
Bad companions came along, then
there were eight.
Eight little candles, doing work for
heaven;
Laziness came over one, then there
were seven.
Seven little candles, every one
alive;
Two got tired of trying hard, then
there were five.
Five little candles, once there were
far more;
One forgot to read God’s Word,
then there were four.
Four little candles, bright as bright
could be;
One didn’t have the time, then
there were three.
Three little candles: Was one of
them you?
One gave up Sunday school, then
there were two.
Two little candles: Tale is almost
done;
“I’m too small, no use,” sighed one,
then there was one.
One little candle, left all alone,
kept on burning by itself;
Oh, how bright it shone!
Brave and steady burned its light,
till the other nine,
Fired by its example, once again
began to shine.
ML-08/20/2017