Amen
Harry Belafonte Lyrics


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See the little baby, Amen
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
Amen, Amen, Amen

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Amen" by Harry Belafonte is a gospel-inspired hymn that praises Jesus Christ and his various encounters throughout his life. The chorus of the song repeats the word "Amen," which is a common word of affirmation and agreement in religious contexts. The first stanza describes the baby Jesus wrapped in a manger, a reference to his birth on Christmas morning. The second stanza portrays Jesus as a young boy speaking with elders at the temple, revealing his wisdom beyond his years. The third stanza depicts Jesus walking with fishermen and talking to them by the seaside. The fourth stanza references Jesus' triumphant entry to Jerusalem, where he spoke in splendor to the crowds. The fifth stanza places Jesus in the garden where he prayed before his crucifixion, asking the Lord for mercy. The final stanza solemnly recounts Jesus' crucifixion before Hiram.


The song "Amen" has a deep spiritual meaning but became a popular protest anthem during the Civil Rights Movement. Harry Belafonte performed the song as part of his activism, singing it in rallies and marches. The song's lyrics mirrored the themes of the civil rights movement, where activists sought to affirm their faith and their beliefs despite facing oppression and injustice.


Line by Line Meaning

See the little baby, Amen
Witness the newborn baby, Amen


Wrapped in a manger Amen
Swathed in cloth resting on a feeding trough, Amen


On Christmas morning, Amen, Amen, Amen
On the morning of Christ's birth, Amen, Amen, Amen


See him in the temple, Amen
Observe him in the temple, Amen


Talking with the elders, Amen
Conversing with the wise old men, Amen


Who marveled at his wisdom Amen, Amen, Amen
Who were astounded by his sagacity, Amen, Amen, Amen


See him at the seaside, Amen
Notice him at the beach, Amen


Talking with the fishermen, Amen
Speaking with the seamen, Amen


Walking the side pales Amen, Amen, Amen
Walking beside the water, Amen, Amen, Amen


Oh, to in Jerusalem, Amen
Oh, arriving in Jerusalem, Amen


On the top branches, Amen
Atop the highest boughs, Amen


He talked in splendor Amen, Amen, Amen
He spoke with grandeur, Amen, Amen, Amen


See him in the garden, Amen
Behold him in the orchard, Amen


Lord have mercy, Amen
May the Lord show compassion, Amen


Blessed savior Amen, Amen, Amen
Praised savior, Amen, Amen, Amen


Before Hiram, Amen
In the presence of Hiram, Amen


They crucified him, Amen, Amen, Amen
They put him on the cross, Amen, Amen, Amen




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Joye Det Brenner

Should we say ''AMEN'' at the end of our PRAYERS, or as an expletive? AMEN is an Egyptian false god, "the creator deity par excellence'', ''the hidden one", "the coiled serpent''. Who really is hidden behind the term "the coiled serpent"?

The "coiled serpent" is also hidden in the name AMEN-RA. RA is the EGYPTIAN SUN GOD. Amen is pictured as the "coiled serpent" – he is coiled around the sun. Amen is said to become "visible" to his children when the sun rose in the morning. This dual entity then becomes known as Amen-Ra. This entity AMEN RA is also pictured over the heads of Egyptian pharaohs, also between the horns of a calf.

The god "Amen" came out of Egypt with the Israelites and the "vast mixed company" during the Exodus. If you have the movie, "The 10 Commandments" you will see Amen-Ra (the sun with the coiled serpent) between the horns of the golden calf – that Aaron, etc. fashioned. So even the writers and directors of The 10 Commandments inform us that Amen-Ra was worshiped at the time the Israelites came out of Egypt through the Red Sea.

Thus, the warning to the children of Israel, and OUR WARNING, as given in Exodus 23:13, "And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth." KJV. The "vast mixed company" of Egyptians, in praying to their god, Amen would have used that name at the beginning of their prayers and at the end. Their gods should have been discarded, they were not.

The Egyptian god AMEN is indeed hidden. He is hidden in our prayers, and in our expletives. Further, his name has been erroneously inserted in the Bible. Please note: In the Greek Scriptures, about one-half of the approximately 50 "King James" instances of the use of the word "AMEN" have been removed from new Bibles – Bible scholars know they are spurious. The oldest manuscripts that we have do not use the word "Amen" in the instances where they have been removed.

The most spurious, the most outrageous of these instances is the use of the words in the Lord's prayer, "For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen." (Matthew 6:9, 10, as found in the King James Version.) This sentence, with its concluding "Amen" is a spurious addition, and it has been removed from new Bibles.

And one has to ask, if we had the first century manuscripts, the ones that the apostles wrote with their own hands, would any of their manuscripts include that word?

Our Almighty Heavenly Father does not approve. The NIV in Exodus 23:13 states our warning this way, "Be careful to do everything I have said to you. Do not invoke the names of other gods, do not let them be heard on your lips."

Now that you know about this – Do you want to take the chance of displeasing our heavenly father and his son?


Much more information about the ancient god "Amen" and its usage today is found at Brenner Poetry Plus. Please visit.



All comments from YouTube:

KC Nwokoye

Harry's spirit shines and his love for his friend Sidney is deep and clear. Keep on shinning you two.

Solo Romero

Awwww! Why didn't they play the whole clip? That is so special.

Janie Golden

A wonderful ceremony honoring a great actor and man. RIP Sydney!

shanika

Now it’s with a tearful goodbye I say rest in peace Harry Belafonte

Rosannasfriend

That was great. Sidney Poitier was a class act and I’m so glad we still have Harry with us for as long as we can.

Deirdre Yearwood

The Patriarchs of our struggles. They fought a clean fight for our causes. Rest in peace Sir Sidney. I prayer that God gives us a few more years with Sir Harry ❤

JeanB

I know I was very heart broken hearing of his passing. I just love Harry belafonte I hope he keeps strong and we have him many more years 😊 😍

Jayne Poullos

@JeanB Yes, sir. May God grant Mr. Belafonte many, many more & good healthy years!

sandra morey

Sidney and Harry both came to NY at the same time. In 1955, I learned AMEN from Jester Hairston at College of Pacific when I was in High School choir. We competed yearly and lots of high schools in California competed as well. Jester Hairston was the guest conductor and singing it with hundreds of kids from all over the state was a really bonding experience. I would love to know who wrote it. Hairston's daughter doesn't think he did, but doesn't know. I wish the whole thing was here as Belafonte can really sing it.

LiBabyGurl

What a blessed friendship RIP Sir

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