Sweet Little Jesus Boy
Andy Williams (Vocals) Lyrics
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They made you be born in a manger
Sweet little holy child
We didn't know who you were
Didn't know you'd come to save us Lord
To take our sins away
Our eyes were blind, we could not see
We didn't know who you were
You have shown us how
We are trying
Master you have shown us how
Even when you were dying
Just seems like we can't do right
Look how we treated you
But please Sir forgive us Lord
We didn't know it was you
Sweet little Jesus boy
Born a long ago
Sweet little holy child
And we didn't know who you were
In Sweet Little Jesus Boy, Andy Williams sings about Jesus being born in a manger as a sweet little holy child. The song emphasises how the people at that time failed to recognise who Jesus truly was and how He had come to save them and take away their sins. The lyrics express a sense of regret and sorrow for not understanding that Jesus was the son of God, even though He had shown them through His teachings and miracles. The song offers a prayer of repentance, asking for forgiveness for how they treated Him when He was dying. The song highlights the importance of recognising and accepting Jesus for who He is and the significance of his journey to earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet little Jesus boy
Addressing Jesus as a sweet, adorable baby
They made you be born in a manger
Expressing surprise and sadness that Jesus, a great being, was born in a humble place
Sweet little holy child
Once again, addressing Jesus as an innocent, divine baby
We didn't know who you were
Admitting ignorance about the true identity and purpose of Jesus
Didn't know you'd come to save us Lord
Confessing ignorance about the redemptive mission of Jesus in this world
To take our sins away
Acknowledging the role of Jesus in redeeming people's sins
Our eyes were blind, we could not see
Admitting spiritual blindness and ignorance before the advent of Jesus
You have shown us how
Grateful acknowledgement of the teachings of Jesus
We are trying
An honest confession of imperfect, but ongoing efforts to follow in Jesus' footsteps
Master you have shown us how
Addressing Jesus as a teacher, who has inspired and enlightened countless souls
Even when you were dying
Reverent acknowledgment of the immense sacrifice Jesus made on the cross
Just seems like we can't do right
Expressing a sense of inadequacy and inability to live up to the ideals espoused by Jesus
Look how we treated you
A painful reminder of how cruel and unappreciative humans can be to their saviors
But please Sir forgive us Lord
Pleading for forgiveness for the wrongs committed against Jesus and his teachings
Born a long ago
Reflecting on the distant past, when Jesus was born
And we didn't know who you were
Repeating the earlier line, emphasizing the ignorance and lack of recognition of Jesus as the Son of God
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Mark Hall, Bernhard Herms
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