This arrangement of “This Little Light of Mine” potentially incorporates sacred readings and vocal percussion.

1. There are options for the repeated measures 2-5.
   1. 1. Solo spoken text
         

         “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16

      
      
      2. Solo dramatic recitation:
         

         If we assume it’s true that we’ve been given light
         That can brighten even the darkest of nights
         Then it would be an unfathomable shame
         To diminish our light or cover our flame.
         
         So maybe it’s time to step up and stand tall
         And project our light to any and all.
         When the glow of your light unites with mine
         Darkness falls, so let it Shine!

      
      
      3. No spoken text. Repeat only once.
      4. Spoken Word version:

   1. If we assume it’s true that we’ve been given light
      That can brighten even the darkest of nights
      Then it would be an unfathomable shame
      To diminish our light or cover our flame.
      So maybe it’s time to step up and stand tall
      And project our light to any and all.
      When the glow of your light unites with mine
      Darkness falls, so let it Shine!



2. The vocal percussion line can be omitted; however, do not be intimidated. SBN, (standard beatbox notation) is pretty obvious and easy to research online. Wonderful tutorials, i.e. Basic Sounds of Beatbox, offer guidance. Someone who is confident in vocal percussion is encouraged to improvise. A simple line is offered as a rhythmic foundation for the arrangement.