Chapter 22 - Page 306 - Shanha Talks To Jesus

   Jim whispered an idea to Shanha. She nodded excitedly. Jim whispered the same message to Rhasha, Jackie, and Simbatu, then he and Simbatu began playing. A hush fell over the congregation as Shanha began to sing.

   "My mommy told me something that every kid should know. It's all about the devil and I learned to not like him so."

   Shanha smiled at her mother. Francis was so excited, she looked like she wanted to leap up and dance. All eyes were on Shanha as she sang.

   "She said he causes trouble when you let him in your room. He'll never ever leave you, if your heart is filled with gloom. So let the sunshine in. Face it with a grin.

   "Smilers never lose and frowners never win, so let the sunshine in. Face it with a grin. Open up your heart and let the sunshine in.

   "When you are unhappy, the devil wears a grin, but he's oh-so gloomy when the light comes pouring in. I know he'll be unhappy, cause I'll never wear a frown. Maybe if we keep on smiling, he'll get tired of hanging around.

   "If I forget to say my prayers, the devil jumps with glee, but he feels so awful, awful when he sees me on my knees. So if you're full of trouble and he never seems to leave, just open up your heart and let the sunshine in. So let the sunshine in, face it with a grin. Smilers never lose and frowners never win . . . "

   The meeting area continued to fill with new arrivals as Shanha sang. When Shanha finished, she stood smiling at her mother. Fran's face glowed with happiness, but tears still eased down her cheeks. Jim and Rhasha knelt down to kiss and hug Shanha.