From the Quote of the Week Files, October 19, 2009

Welcome to the Quote of the Week! This week's quote is a verse from an old inspirational song, Keep on the Sunny Side of Life. I've also included a short history of the song, the lyrics and for your listening pleasure, a link to the song! Enjoy!
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Keep on the sunny side,
always on the sunny side.
Keep on the sunny side of life.
It will help us every day,
it will brighten all the way
If we keep on the sunny side of life.

Ada Blenkhorn
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"Early in Ada Blenkhorn's life, she was given the task of caring for an invalid nephew who always wanted his wheel chair to be pushed 'down the sunny side of the street.' His constant repetition of this phrase inspired her to write the gospel Keep On The Sunny Side Of Life. [1899]
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Keep on the Sunny Side

There's a dark and a troubled side of life
There's a bright and a sunny side, too
Tho' we meet with the darkness and strife
The sunny side we also may view

[chorus]
Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side,
Keep on the sunny side of life
It will help us every day, it will brighten all the way
If we'll keep on the sunny side of life

Tho' the storm in its fury broke today,
Crushing hopes that we cherished so dear;
Storm and cloud will in time pass away
The sun again will shine bright and clear.


Let us greet with a song of hope each day
Tho' the moments be cloudy or fair
Let us trust in our Saviour alway
Who keepeth everyone in His care
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A link to the song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIcb9xWnr8s&feature=related
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Here's to keeping on the Sunny Side!
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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!