Grade Level 4
Year: 2017
Composer: Nick Simmons-Smith
Program Notes:
This popular gospel song from the late 1800’s was written by Eliza E. Hewitt (1851-1920). She wrote this song after suffering a serious injury. The positive nature of these lyrics was inspired by a walk through Fairmount Park in Philadelphia during her recovery.
This upbeat Grade 4 solo arrangement reflects the words of the chorus:
There is sunshine, blessèd sunshine
While the peaceful, happy moments roll!
When Jesus shows His smiling face
There is sunshine in my soul.
