Amen
Diana Ross & The Temptations Lyrics
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Wrapped in a manger Amen
On Christmas morning,
Amen, Amen, Amen
See him in the temple, Amen
Talking with the elders, Amen
Who marveled at his wisdom
See him at the seaside, Amen
Talking with the fishermen, Amen
Walking the side pales
Amen, Amen, Amen
Oh, to in Jerusalem, Amen
On the top branches, Amen
He talked in splendor
Amen, Amen, Amen
See him in the garden, Amen
Lord have mercy, Amen
Blessed savior
Amen, Amen, Amen
Before Hiram, Amen
They crucified him, Amen
Amen, Amen, Amen
The song "Amen" by Diana Ross and the Supremes is a joyful celebration of the life of Jesus Christ from his humble beginnings as a baby in a manger on Christmas morning, to his divine wisdom as he speaks with the elders in the temple, his ministry to the fishermen by the seaside and his triumphant entry into Jerusalem, to his final sacrifice on the cross. The repeated refrain of "Amen" throughout the song emphasizes the eternal significance of Christ's life and the hope and redemption that it brings to believers.
The first verse describes the birth of Jesus as a little baby wrapped in a manger on Christmas morning, invoking the powerful imagery of the biblical nativity story. The second verse depicts Jesus talking with the elders in the temple and amazing them with his wisdom, highlighting Christ's divine nature and his unique role as both fully human and fully divine. The third verse portrays Jesus walking along the seaside and ministering to the fishermen, emphasizing his compassionate nature and his commitment to serving the marginalized and oppressed.
The fourth verse describes Jesus atop the branches in Jerusalem, speaking in splendor and demonstrating his divine authority. The fifth verse depicts Christ in the garden of Gethsemane, where he famously prayed before his arrest, emphasizing his humanity and his willingness to suffer for the sake of humanity's salvation. The final verse refers to Christ's crucifixion, the ultimate sacrifice that he made for humanity's sins, and concludes with a triumphant "Amen" that underscores the power and significance of his life and death.
Line by Line Meaning
See the little baby, Amen
Behold and observe the infant child, may it be so
Wrapped in a manger Amen
Covered and enclosed in a feeding trough, may it be so
On Christmas morning, Amen, Amen, Amen
On the day of Christ's birth, so be it, so be it, so be it
See him in the temple, Amen
Observe him in the place of worship, may it be so
Talking with the elders, Amen
Having conversation with the older and wise, may it be so
Who marveled at his wisdom, Amen, Amen, Amen
Those who were surprised and astonished at his level of intelligence, so be it, so be it, so be it
See him at the seaside, Amen
Observe him by the shore of the sea, may it be so
Talking with the fishermen, Amen
Having conversation with the individuals who catch fish, may it be so
Walking the side pales, Amen
Hiking the border of the field, may it be so
Oh, to in Jerusalem, Amen
Oh, to be in Jerusalem, may it be so
On the top branches, Amen
High on the tree limbs, may it be so
He talked in splendor, Amen, Amen, Amen
He spoke in a majestic and impressive manner, so be it, so be it, so be it
See him in the garden, Amen
Observe him in the garden, may it be so
Lord have mercy, Amen
My God, offer me clemency, may it be so
Blessed savior, Amen, Amen, Amen
Most blessed deliverer, so be it, so be it, so be it
Before Hiram, Amen
In the presence of Hiram, may it be so
They crucified him, Amen, Amen, Amen
He was put to death on the cross, so be it, so be it, so be it
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LOUIE BONG, , TRADITIONAL
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@gooseguse
Amen!
See the little baby, wrapped in a manger, on Christmas morning!
Amen!
See the little baby, talking with the elders, [who] marveled that wisdom!
Amen!
Down at the Jordan, now Johnny was a Baptist man (yeah!), and Satan was sinner!
Amen!
Down at the Jordan, talking with the fisherman, and he made them all disciples (there)!
Amen!
Sing it in the temple, see him at the seaside, and ??? everyone now!
Amen!
@EmpressReacts
Take me to church!