When love shines in,
Every life that woe can sadden,
When love shines in.
Love will teach us how to pray,
Love will drive the gloom away,
Turn our darkness into day--
When love shines in.
Chorus:
When love shines in,
When love shines in,
How the heart is tuned to singing,
When love shines in,
When love shines in,
Joy and peace to others bringing--
When love shines in!
2. How the world will grow with beauty,
When love shines in,
And the heart rejoice in duty,
When love shines in.
Trials may be sanctified,
And the soul in peace abide,
Life will all be glorified--
When love shines in. (Chorus)
3. Darkest sorrow will grow brighter,
When love shines in,
And the heaviest burden lighter,
When love shines in.
’Tis the glory that will throw
Light to show us where to go;
O the heart shall blessing know--
When love shines in. (Chorus)
4. We may have unfading splendor,
When love shines in,
And a friendship true and tender,
When love shines in.
When earth’s vict’ries shall be won,
And our life in heav’n begun,
There will be no need of sun--
When love shines in. (Chorus)
The hymn "Jesus Comes with Power to Gladden" is a joyful and uplifting gospel song that emphasizes the transforming presence of Christ in the life of a believer. The hymn’s message is one of joy, renewal, and the inner peace that Jesus brings when He is welcomed into the heart. While it may not be as widely known or as frequently documented as some classic hymns, it reflects key themes of late 19th- and early 20th-century evangelical hymnody: revival, personal salvation, and the indwelling presence of Christ.
The lyrics were written by Eliza Edmunds Hewitt (1851–1920), a schoolteacher and prolific hymn writer from Philadelphia. She is also known for hymns like “More About Jesus,” “When We All Get to Heaven,” and “Sunshine in My Soul.” Hewitt’s life was marked by physical suffering—she endured a spinal injury that limited her mobility—but rather than becoming bitter, she turned to writing sacred poetry, pouring her energy into expressing the joy and hope she found in Christ.
In “Jesus Comes with Power to Gladden,” Hewitt celebrates the life-changing power of Christ’s presence, portraying Him as one who brings peace, banishes sorrow, and fills the soul with song. The hymn likely reflects her own experience of spiritual renewal in the midst of personal suffering, pointing to the reality that Christ’s joy is not dependent on outward circumstances.
The music is often paired with bright, uplifting melodies, matching the hymn’s triumphant tone. Though not among the most famous hymns today, it remains a meaningful testimony of Christ’s power to gladden the heart and transform the believer's life with His love
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