All Around The World
Al Denson Lyrics

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Wherever a cup of water is given
To a thirsty man
Wherever you find a touch of forgiveness
You'll see His healing hand
There's a call to arms being answered
And everywhere you look you can see it

All around the world

I see the arms of Jesus reaching
All around the world
Each healing hearts and souls and teaching
Perfect love to every man
And woman, boy and girl
'Til the light of Heaven shines
All around the world

You know we could talk forever and ever
And not be understood
We can be so heavenly minded
We ain't no earthly good
(Oh, no, no)
Or we can make a world of difference
One heart at a time, then we'll see it

All around the world
I see the arms of Jesus reaching
All around the world
Each healing hearts and souls and teaching
Perfect love to every man
And woman, boy and girl
'Til the light of Heaven shines
All around the world

And if you think there's nothing you can do
Maybe you should change your point of view
It's the hope of Jesus Christ
That changes every one of us

All around the world
I see the arms of Jesus reaching
All around the world
Each healing hearts and souls and teaching
Perfect love to every man
And woman, boy and girl
'Til the light of Heaven shines
All around the world

All around the world
I see the arms of Jesus reaching
All around the world
Each healing hearts and souls and teaching
Perfect love to every man
And woman, boy and girl
'Til the light of Heaven shines
'Til the light of Heaven shines
Whoa, the light of Heaven shines
All around the world

(Around the world)
Around the world

(Around the world)
(Around the world)

Overall Meaning

In Al Denson's song "All Around the World," the chorus repeats the phrase "I see the arms of Jesus reaching." This phrase is a powerful metaphor for the idea that Jesus is constantly present and active in the world. The first verse of the song describes how Jesus' healing hand can be seen wherever a cup of water is given to a thirsty person, or wherever someone shows forgiveness. In the second verse, the lyrics encourage listeners to stop talking and start acting, to make a difference in the world one heart at a time. The final verse suggests that the hope of Jesus Christ can change everyone, and that this change can make the light of Heaven shine all around the world.

The song was likely written to convey a message of hope to listeners, and to emphasize the importance of acts of kindness and forgiveness in a world that can often seem harsh and unforgiving. The lyrics encourage listeners to look for the good in the world, and to recognize that even small acts can have a big impact. Overall, "All Around the World" is a hopeful and inspiring song that encourages listeners to see the world in a more positive and compassionate light.

Line by Line Meaning

Wherever a cup of water is given To a thirsty man
Wherever someone gives water to a person in need, they are embodying the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Wherever you find a touch of forgiveness You'll see His healing hand
Whenever forgiveness is given, Jesus' ability to heal can be seen.

There's a call to arms being answered And everywhere you look you can see it
People are responding to the call to be agents of Christ, and this can be seen all around us.

All around the world I see the arms of Jesus reaching All around the world Each healing hearts and souls and teaching Perfect love to every man And woman, boy and girl 'Til the light of Heaven shines All around the world
Al Denson sees evidence of Christ's love and teachings being spread all around the world, and his hope is for that love to reach and heal every person.

You know we could talk forever and ever And not be understood We can be so heavenly minded We ain't no earthly good (Oh, no, no)
Talking about faith and being too focused on spiritual matters without actively helping others can undermine our potential to make positive change in the world.

Or we can make a world of difference One heart at a time, then we'll see it
Instead of just talking, we can make a real difference by impacting individual lives, which can lead to a greater impact on the world.

And if you think there's nothing you can do Maybe you should change your point of view It's the hope of Jesus Christ That changes every one of us
Even small actions taken with hope in Jesus can result in meaningful change, and changing one's mindset about what they can do is the first step.

All around the world I see the arms of Jesus reaching All around the world Each healing hearts and souls and teaching Perfect love to every man And woman, boy and girl 'Til the light of Heaven shines 'Til the light of Heaven shines Whoa, the light of Heaven shines All around the world
Al Denson sees evidence of Christ's love and teachings being spread all around the world, and his hope is for that love to reach and heal every person, bringing a visible heavenly light all around the world.

(Around the world)
Repeating the phrase from the chorus to emphasize the global nature of Christ's reach.

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