ODETTA - This Little Light of Mine -

Odetta's performance of this song is from the 2007 Grammy- nominated "Gonna Let It Shine", a live album of gospel and spiritual songs supported by Seth Farber on piano and the Holmes Brothers for background vocals.

"This Little Light of Mine" is a scripture song based on a Negro spiritual whose lyrics express the joy of displaying God's perfect love in the midst of every challenge that life presents. It was written by Harry Dixon Loes, a music composer and teacher, around 1920.

Taken from Matthew 5:15-16, "Nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."

Lyrics:

This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine....

May we know that together...

Everywhere I go

All in my room....

This little light of mine....

[sarahburggraf]

I want this played at my funeral. No standing around crying, just happy memories of good times gone by and rejoicing to the most high.

[richardjenkins]

I’m a new Christian that suffers from social anxiety and want to join bible study group, I have been praying and today God put this song in my heart…thank you Jesus

[EEPHOOPMOSS]

I've had this song stuck in my head and all the other versions just aren't what I remember. I am so happy the internet is able to store things I love.

[lelaniadiniakos]

I requested this for my dad's funeral. We are all light! Absolutely beautiful! Blessings all!

[carolinegarr]

bring back the powerfull oldies but greats...We need it now for sure.

[fayeknight]

This should be taught to each toddler, if I ruled the world! Each person designed to SHINE!

[kmo]

This song is truly needed right now.
Keep your light shining!!!

[emilybanks]

My sister Odetta (Holmes) singing to us from heaven. Love eternal. Praise on... and may the people who need to be turnin' towards Him hear this, and do so. Selah

[kingdompearls]

Holy Spirit led me to this beautiful rendition of This little light of mine and I am so blessed by I’m so glad He led me here to hear it 😍🙌🏽thank you Ms.Odetta for your beautiful voice that still blesses us today in 2022 & for many more years to come 🙏🏽 Rest in Heaven beautiful soul🙏🏽💜🤗

[pauletterawdon]

This is so sorely needed at this time—-all our “little lights” need to shine—we are ALL God’s children !

[meditate]

I skipped through many versions of this song, and when I heard it from Ms. ODETTA the tears were welling up, what a beautiful voice and spirit.

[jackwright]

This woman singing this it comes from the heart amen

[sallybilodeau]

This song keeps playing on my head while sleeping. I do not know this version, but Boy when I searched for it my heart was filled with joy!

[elizabetholiviaclark]

Gotta love Odetta. She's part of the American fabric, and her music can be of great help now. People who want to protest should sing these songs everywhere, and in every public square.  

[jacquelineortiz]

I sing this song every I go my son said too me mom you have this song in my mind got him singing beautiful ❤️ love it

[wandabrothers]

Thank you Ms Odetta for that amazing version of “This Little Light of Mine”!

[patriciajohnson]

Thank you 💓 I used to sing this as a little girl at church growing up thru the years sang ot to my baby girl. Now at 54 I find myself seeking this song. Praise our sweet Jesus. Shine your light!!🎶🎶🎶🌞🌟💓🙏🌍

[jakersify]

In the hospital right now after a very scary event. Listening to this teared me up, and smile, and sing along.

It just made me feel like everything is going to be ok

[BruceWayne-fsty]

Odetta Holmes (December 31, 1930 – December 2, 2008). Rest in peace Odetta! May your light continue to shine on the world!

[JoshTall-lvcy]

My mom loved this song, god bless my mom and god bless Odessa!!!