Dorothy Norwood (born November 27, 1935 in Atlanta, Georgia) began singing … Read Full Bio ↴Dorothy Norwood (born November 27, 1935 in Atlanta, Georgia) began singing and touring with her family at the age of eight. In 1956, she moved to Chicago, Illinois, and was soon singing with gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. Shortly after, during the early 1960s, Norwood became a member of the gospel group Albertina Walker and The Caravans, which would include such gospel music legends as the Queen of Gospel Albertina Walker who is also Dorothy's role model and confidant. Other members of the Caravans include Shirley Caesar, Inez Andrews, Delores Washington and the late Rev. James Cleveland.

Jesus Will Pick You Up
Dorothy Norwood Lyrics

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Yeah I see ya going through a lot of a pain,/
Drowning in the mistakes you have made/
Its by the grace the grace of God that you are saved/ And there was a cost that He had paid/

Just know that God's always in control,/
And he will never ever let you go/
He is by your side, every day and night/
And he will protect you for the rest of your life

He will pick you up no matter where you started,
He will pick you up when you're broken hearted, When you need him just look above, and he will show you His everlasting love
He will pick you up when you lose control

He will pick you up and put you on a new road,
when you need him just look above, and he will show you his everlasting love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dorothy Norwood's song "Jesus Will Pick You Up" are a testament to the power of faith and the uplifting nature of religion. The first two lines of the song acknowledge the idea that sometimes life can be difficult and that we all make mistakes that can cause us to suffer. But the following two lines remind us that, through the grace of God, salvation is always possible.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "he will pick you up" multiple times, which serves as a reassuring message that no matter what challenges we face in life, we can always rely on God to help us through them. The chorus also emphasizes the idea that God's love is "everlasting," meaning that it is always accessible and available to us if we just look to Him.

Overall, the lyrics to "Jesus Will Pick You Up" are meant to offer comfort and hope to those who are struggling with difficulties in their lives. They remind us that, no matter how bad things may seem, we are never alone and that God's love will always be there to help us.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah I see ya going through a lot of a pain,/
I recognize that you are going through a tough time,

Drowning in the mistakes you have made/
You feel overwhelmed by the errors you have committed in life,

Its by the grace the grace of God that you are saved/
However, salvation is possible through the unearned favor of God,

And there was a cost that He had paid/
This salvation was made possible by a sacrifice that God made,

Just know that God's always in control,/
Regardless of your situation, understand that God has the ultimate power,

And he will never ever let you go/
He will never abandon you,

He is by your side, every day and night/
He is with you constantly,

And he will protect you for the rest of your life
And he will keep you safe for the duration of your existence.

He will pick you up no matter where you started,
God will come to your aid no matter your starting point or past,

He will pick you up when you're broken hearted, When you need him just look above, and he will show you His everlasting love
He will lift you up when you are downhearted and show you his eternal love when you seek His help.

He will pick you up when you lose control
When you find yourself in a situation spiraling out of control, God will be there for you,

He will pick you up and put you on a new road,
He will guide you towards a new direction,

when you need him just look above, and he will show you his everlasting love
When you call upon Him, he will reveal to you his infinite grace.

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