The Jackson 5 - The Eternal Light

* Produced by Berry Gordy
* Composed by Mel Larson and Jerry Marcellino

Featured on the Jackson 5 album, Joyful Jukebox Music, issued in October 1976 in the US and December 1976 in the UK.

It's the first album released by Motown after Michael and his brothers (Jermaine apart) left for CBS/Epic, and credited to 'The Jackson 5 featuring Michael Jackson'.


The Eternal Light - Lyrics

Mother earth told the people
That the cold nights can be warm
Just get along with your brother
(It's the shelter from the storm)

If you're standing in the sunshine
But still out in the rain
Let your heart strike a match
(Cause love lights the flame)

(Chorus)
Let it shine so bright
The eternal light
Let it burn forever and ever
Let love bring us together
Let it shine so bright
The eternal light
Let us join our hands together
Make a chain that bonds forever

Motionless people gather dust
Stand in the rain and you'll rust

Let's try to show compassion
It's the time for us to learn
There will be a better tomorrow
Our reward is love in return

(Chorus)