Little star, oh so bright,
What a wonder, what a sight!
Up above the earth so far
That I wonder where you are.

In the darkness of the night
You share with us your loving light.
Several years your light burns on,
Even after you are gone.

If only we ourselves could learn
The persisting way you burn,
We wouldn't fear to shed our light
Upon the darkness in the night.

Fear detours us, hides our glow;
Only love can really show--
The darkest sin can be forgiven
When it's Jesus you believe in.

To touch the world or just one heart
Sparks the fire to make it start.
And like the star, when you are gone,
Your spark of life will burn on.

So with the knowledge, truth, and life,
Make your way into the night.
Shine your light for the world to see
The love and joy that upholds thee.