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[The little deeds of kindness]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. W. Van De Venter Incipit: 55333 15555 66555 Used With Text: Deeds of Kindness

Author: J. W. V. Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: The little deeds of kindness Refrain First Line: The little deeds of kindness Lyrics: 1 The little deeds of kindness Will cheer the aching heart, The little rays of sunlight Will make the gloom depart; Then let the hands be busy, To make the burdens light, And let the heart be cheerful, To make the pathway bright. Refrain: The little deeds of kindness, We do from day to day, Bring sunshine and gladness To those along the way. Then let us not grow weary, Nor falter in despair; But earnest and faithful, Spread sunshine ev’rywhere. 2 Remember how the Savior Descended from above To bring the world a blessing And sow the seed of love. He’s bidden us to follow, And made the journey plain; Then let us also scatter The seeds of golden grain. [Refrain] 3 Our life will soon be over, The summer will be past; The sowing-time, so precious, Has come and cannot last. May we be up and doing, Each moment here employ. Until our work is ended; Then we shall reap with joy. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [The little deeds of kindness]

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Deeds of Kindness

Author: J. W. V. Hymnal: The Service of Praise #79 (1900) First Line: The little deeds of kindness Refrain First Line: The little deeds of kindness Lyrics: 1 The little deeds of kindness Will cheer the aching heart, The little rays of sunlight Will make the gloom depart; Then let the hands be busy, To make the burdens light, And let the heart be cheerful, To make the pathway bright. Refrain: The little deeds of kindness, We do from day to day, Bring sunshine and gladness To those along the way. Then let us not grow weary, Nor falter in despair; But earnest and faithful, Spread sunshine ev’rywhere. 2 Remember how the Savior Descended from above To bring the world a blessing And sow the seed of love. He’s bidden us to follow, And made the journey plain; Then let us also scatter The seeds of golden grain. [Refrain] 3 Our life will soon be over, The summer will be past; The sowing-time, so precious, Has come and cannot last. May we be up and doing, Each moment here employ. Until our work is ended; Then we shall reap with joy. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [The little deeds of kindness]

Deeds of Kindness

Author: J. W. V. Hymnal: Soul Refreshing Songs #37 (1898) First Line: The little deeds of kindness Refrain First Line: The little deeds of kindness Languages: English Tune Title: [The little deeds of kindness]

Deeds of Kindness

Author: J. W. V. Hymnal: Songs of Triumph Nos. 1 and 2 Combined #41 (1890) First Line: The little deeds of kindness Refrain First Line: The little deeds of kindness Languages: English Tune Title: [The little deeds of kindness]

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Judson W. Van DeVenter

1855 - 1939 Person Name: J. W. V. Author of "Deeds of Kindness" in The Service of Praise Judson W. Van DeVenter was born 15 December 1855 on a farm near the village of Dundee, Michigan. He was educated in the country and village schools, and at Hillsdale College. He later moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. He wrote about 100 hymns. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)