Put Your Hand in the Hand
Ernie Smith/Rita Marley Lyrics
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Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
My momma taught me how to pray
Before I reached the age of seven
When I'm down on my knees
That's when I'm closest to heaven
Daddy lived his life, two kids and a wife
Well you do what you must do
But he showed me enough of what it takes
To get me through, oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee, Oh yeh!
The song "Put Your Hand in the Hand" by Ernie Smith and Rita Marley is a powerful and uplifting song with a religious message. The lyrics urge the listener to put their faith in Jesus, the man from Galilee, who can provide comfort and guidance in times of trouble. The first two lines of the song, "Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water, Put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea," refer to Jesus' miraculous ability to calm the stormy waters and calm the tumultuous sea.
The lyrics also encourage self-reflection and empathy towards others. By looking at oneself and seeing the potential for change and growth, one can start to see others differently and help them on their own journey. The lines "Take a look at yourself, And you can look at others differently" are a reminder that we all have the power to make a difference in the world and in the lives of others.
Overall, "Put Your Hand in the Hand" is a timeless song with universal themes of faith, hope, and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water
Believe in Jesus, who had the power to calm a storm by just a word
Put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea
Believe in Jesus, who had the power to calm the sea and make it still
Take a look at yourself and you can look at others differently
Reflect and introspect on your own life and that will help you understand and empathize with others better
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee
Believe in and trust the man from Galilee, who performed miracles and taught about love
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee, Oh yeh!
Believe in and trust the man from Galilee, who can guide you and bring you peace, joy, and hope
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