This song has a missionary theme to inspire children to tell Paul’s message – the “Death, Burial and Resurrection of Christ”. The melody will stick in their minds and help the message reach their hearts.
Everything that used to come on the DVD is now available to download:
- Video of the song with music accompaniment (MP4)
- Song audio (MP3)
- Black & white coloring book PDF to print your own copy
- Colored PDF to print and laminate your own copy
- Sheet music PDF
- Take-home booklet and coloring instructions (PDF)
Use the download buttons above. The MP4 and MP3 files play on any current computer, tablet or phone.
About “I’ll Be a Witness”
A missionary song that inspires children to tell others about Christ’s death, burial and resurrection.
| Bible passage | 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 |
|---|---|
| Words & music | Words and music by Thelma M. Lindahl, arranged by Betty Gillis |
| Song length | 0:43 |
| Good for | Missions emphasis, Sunday School, VBS and Bible Club |
| Copyright | © 1989 Thelma M. Lindahl. All rights reserved. |
Using this song in class
- Play the song video or audio to learn the tune before class.
- Print the black & white coloring book so each child can color their own copy.
- Print the colored pictures (laminate them if you like) and hold them up page by page as the class sings – the words are on the pictures.
- Send the take-home booklet home so children can sing it with their families.
- Use the sheet music for piano or song leading.
Other editions of this song: Black & white coloring book edition, Colored pictures edition. This song is part of the Christian Living Set. Learn more about the author, Thelma Lindahl.


