Scott Mills described a moment on Friday afternoon when he broadcast the track, which was written by Graham Kendrick in 1987, as "euphoric".
Loving @BBCR1 this afternoon - Shine Jesus Shine anyone? #assemblybangers
— Jenny Daley (@JennyDaley00) January 26, 2018
The veteran broadcaster, who joined BBC Radio 1 in 1998, reported numerous requests for songs reminiscent of school assemblies.
The 43 year old said: "I never thought I'd see the day where on my Radio 1 show people were requesting assembly bangers."
Never thought I'd hear Shine Jesus Shine played on #Radio1 @scott_mills @Chris_Stark
— Naomi Wynd (@naomiwynd) January 26, 2018
Telling listeners told listeners to put their "hands in the air" before playing an excerpt of the track - also known as 'Lord, the Light of Your Love - before branding it "massive" and an "anthem".
#assemblyanthems what great theology on @BBCR1 !! #shineJesusshine #offplaylist
— Amy Leon (@SalsaAmy) January 26, 2018
The decision appeared to surprise Mr Kendrick, who later posted on Twitter: "Yes, it's true, Scott Mills played Shine Jesus Shine on BBC Radio 1 this afternoon.
"Not making it up."
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