He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Odetta Lyrics
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He's got the whole wide world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the little bitty baby in His hands
He's got the little bitty baby in His hands
He's got the little bitty baby in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole wide world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got you and me brother in His hands
He's got you and me sister in His hands
He's got you and me brother in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole wide world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got everybody here in His hands
He's got everybody here in His hands
He's got everybody here in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole wide world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole wide world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole wide world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
The song "He's Got the Whole World In His Hands" by Odetta is a religious tune that reflects on the omnipotence of God. The lyrics talk about how God has complete control over the world and all that is in it. The repetition of the phrase "He's got the whole world in His hands" drives home the idea of God's power and control. The lyrics also mention specific individuals, such as a "little bitty baby," as well as the listener and their siblings. This serves to emphasize that no matter how big or small we are, God has us all in his hands.
The song can be interpreted as a message of comfort and reassurance to individuals who may be going through difficult times. It reminds them that God is aware of their struggles and has them in his hands. The lyrics also suggest that there is a sense of unity among people because we are all held in God's hands. This idea may be particularly important in times of division or conflict, as it suggests that we are all connected by our relationship to God.
Line by Line Meaning
He's got the whole world in His hands
The singer is saying that God has control and power over the entire world.
He's got the whole wide world in His hands
God's power extends to even the vastness of the entire world.
He's got the little bitty baby in His hands
God has power over even the smallest and most vulnerable beings, such as babies.
He's got you and me brother in His hands
God has power over every person, including brothers.
He's got you and me sister in His hands
God has power over every person, including sisters.
He's got everybody here in His hands
God has power over every single person present.
He's got the whole world in His hands
The singer repeats this line to emphasize the magnitude of God's power and control.
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Written by: ALLEN, TRADITIONAL
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