Amen
Harry Belafonte (Holiday) 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
In "Amen," Harry Belafonte sings about the life of Jesus Christ. The lyrics describe various significant moments in Jesus' life, such as his birth in a manger on Christmas morning, his conversations with the elders in the temple and fishermen by the seaside, and his talks in splendor on the top branches of Jerusalem. As the song shifts, the tone becomes more somber as it describes Jesus' crucifixion before Hiram. The repetition of the word "Amen" at the end of each verse adds a sense of finality and reverence to the lyrics, emphasizing the spiritual themes in the song.
Belafonte's version of "Amen" is influenced by gospel music and African American spirituals, which historically focus on themes of hope, faith, and salvation. The song's lyrics can be interpreted as a celebration of Christ's life or a prayer for spiritual guidance and strength. Regardless of the interpretation, "Amen" remains a powerful and moving expression of faith and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
See the little baby, Amen
Behold the infant child, Amen
Wrapped in a manger, Amen
Lying in a humble container, Amen
On Christmas morning, Amen, Amen, Amen
On the day of Christ's birth, Amen, Amen, Amen
See him in the temple, Amen
Observe him in the religious building, Amen
Talking with the elders, Amen
Holding discourse with the more aged, Amen
Who marveled at his wisdom, Amen, Amen, Amen
Expressing awe at his sagacity, Amen, Amen, Amen
See him at the seaside, Amen
Notice him by the edge of the water, Amen
Talking with the fishermen, Amen
Conversing with those who catch fish, Amen
Walking the side pales, Amen, Amen, Amen
Treading the coastal path, Amen, Amen, Amen
Oh, to in Jerusalem, Amen
Oh, to be in the holy city, Amen
On the top branches, Amen
High up in the trees, 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 yard, Amen
Lord have mercy, Amen
God show compassion, Amen
Blessed savior, Amen, Amen, Amen
Divine rescuer, Amen, Amen, Amen
Before Hiram, Amen
In front of the highest authority, Amen
They crucified him, Amen
They put him to death on the cross, Amen
Amen, Amen, Amen
So be it, So be it, So be it
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LOUIE BONG, , TRADITIONAL
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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" โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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.
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 itโs with a tearful goodbye I say rest in peace Harry Belafonte
Rosannasfriend
That was great. Sidney Poitier was a class act and Iโm 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 โค
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 ๐ ๐
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