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Salt And Light
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Sep 3, 2026 updated
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Amy Grant's song "Salt and Light," featuring Amy Delaine, is an uplifting Christian pop track that encourages believers to be a positive influence in the world. Drawing on Jesus' teaching about being salt and light, the lyrics emphasize the need for hope and brightness in a dark world. The song repeats the call to shine brightly, referencing the classic children's song "This Little Light of Mine." It's a simple, joyful reminder of the Christian calling to reflect God's love and bring hope to others through everyday actions.
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We all need a little salt
Need a little light
Need a hopeful word shining bright
We can be a little salt
Be a little light
In this darkened world
We can shine, oh oh, shine so bright
Shine, oh oh, just like the starlight
Shine, oh oh, shine
Shine, oh oh, shine the light
We all need a little salt
Need a little light
Need a hopeful word shining bright
We can be a little salt
Be a little light
In this darkened world
We can shine, oh oh, shine so bright
Shine, oh oh, just like the starlight
Shine, oh oh, shine
Shine, oh oh, shine the light
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
We all need a little salt
Need a little light
Need a hopeful word shining bright
We can be a little salt
Be a little light
In this darkened world
We can shine, oh oh, shine so bright
Shine, oh oh, just like the starlight
Shine, oh oh, shine
Shine, oh oh, shine the light