* 1978 : Haile I Hymn [Chapter 1] - Mango Records
* 1979 : Are We a Warrior - Mango Records
* 1983 : Tell It to the Children - Tree Roots
* 1990 : Africa - RAS
* 1995 : Live in Paris - Tree Roots
* 1996 : Sings Bob Marley - Com Four
* 2003 : Roots of Love - Melodie
Jesus Selassie I Keepeth My Soul
Ijahman Levi Lyrics
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he keepeth my soul.
The lyrics to Ijahman Levi's song "Jesus Selassie I Keepeth My Soul" express a deep connection to faith and a sense of protection that comes with that belief. The opening line, "The night before I sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep" is a common bedtime prayer, but the addition of the phrase "even if I cry" suggests a deep emotional connection to the idea of being protected by a higher power. This emotional connection is echoed in the repetition of the line "Jesus Selassie keepeth my soul," which emphasizes the singer's belief that their soul is truly protected.
There is a sense of reverence in the lyrics that is characteristic of Rastafarianism, the religion with which Ijahman Levi is associated. By referring to Jesus Selassie as "my sweet Lord," the singer is expressing a personal and intimate connection to their faith. This emphasis on personal connection is also evident in the use of the word "keepeth" rather than the more common "keeps." By using an archaic form of the verb, the singer is emphasizing the timelessness and enduring nature of their belief.
Line by Line Meaning
The night before i sleep i pray the lord my soul to keep
Before I go to bed, I ask God to watch over my soul and protect it while I sleep.
even if i cry to my Heavenly Father
Even when I am in distress and struggling, I turn to God for comfort and guidance.
my sweet lord jesus sellasie keepeth my soul
I believe that Jesus Selassie is watching over me and protecting my soul, and I trust in his power to do so.
Contributed by Mia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alin
powerful bedtime song
Lea Pascal
best song ever
@rastamanphonetec3241
At nights before I sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
With a little prayer, to my Heavenly Father
My sweet Lord, Jesus Selassie I keepeth my soul
He keepeth my soul, He keepeth my soul
He live with me
Through ??
I-man never fear no evil
He's my Saviour, oh my glory
We walk and talk today
In my ??
Through my soul, He replied
"We walk together, side by side"
Rasta for I and I
At nights before I sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
With a little prayer, to my Heavenly Father
My sweet Lord, Jesus Selassie I keepeth my soul
He keepeth my soul, He keepeth my soul
(..)
He live with me
Through ??
My Father never ??
He's my Saviour, oh my glory
We walk and talk today
In my ??
Through my soul, He replied
"We walk together, side by side"
Oh Jah, Rasta for I and I
At nights before I sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
With a little prayer, to my Heavenly Father
My sweet Lord, Jesus Selassie I keepeth my soul
He keepeth my soul, He keepeth my soul
At nights before I sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
With a little prayer, to my Heavenly Father
My sweet Lord, Jesus Selassie I keepeth my soul
He keepeth my soul, He keepeth my soul
At nights before I sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
With a little prayer, to my Heavenly Father
My sweet Lord, Jesus Selassie I keepeth my soul
He keepeth my soul, He keepeth my soul...
@PhiriHenderson-in9hs
He is my savior my glory tonight before I sleep I pray to the Lord my soul keeper
@kingsjaymusic00
Just bumped to this masterpiece in a roots club night and guess how it changed my life ,I listen to it whenever I feel am down and it lifts my soul up ,Jah bless ijah man , love from Kenya
@jeffgathenya202
Do we have 254 Kenyan like hapa
@johnkioko479
👊👊👊
@vincentokoth916
Kwa wingi....
@duncannjuguna8225
Wengi kabisa
@Kkimani
Hatuwezi kosa 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
@kerinmorgan4588
the world belong to 254, 2020 present