His Eye Is On The Sparrow
KeKe Wyatt Lyrics
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And why should the shadows come
And why should my heart be lonely
And know for heaven and hope
When Jesus sees my portion
A constant friend he is
For His eye is on the sparrow
I know He watches over me
Why should I feel discouraged
And why should the shadows come
And why should my heart be lonely
And know for heaven and hope
When Jesus sees my portion
A constant friend he is
For His eye is on the sparrow
I know He watches over me
I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I'm free
God, God's eye is on the sparrow
"His Eye Is On The Sparrow" is a gospel hymn that was written in 1905 by Civilla D. Martin and composed by Charles H. Gabriel. The song is about faith and how believers should trust in God's watchful care and protection in times of trouble and sorrow. The lyrics are a beautiful reminder that whatever trials and tribulations one may face, they need not despair because God is always there to provide comfort and strength.
The song opens with the question "Why should I feel discouraged, and why should the shadows come?" These questions touch on the universal struggles of human existence, including sadness, worry, and fear. The answer to this question is given in the following lines "When Jesus sees my portion, a constant friend he is, for His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches over me." This statement reassures the listener that no matter how difficult their circumstances may be, God is always watching over them, and they need not feel alone or afraid.
The chorus of the song speaks of the joy and peace that comes from living in the knowledge that God watches over and cares for each of us. The lyrics read "I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free, For God, God's eye is on the sparrow, And I know He watches over me." Believers find hope and freedom in the knowledge that God's watchful eye is always on them, and they can find joy in every situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Why should I feel discouraged
Why should I let myself lose hope or feel down?
And why should the shadows come
Why do dark times and difficulties seem to surround me?
And why should my heart be lonely
Why should I feel isolated and like no one understands me?
And know for heaven and hope
Despite all this, I still have faith in heaven and hope for the future.
When Jesus sees my portion
Jesus understands my struggles and knows what I can handle.
A constant friend he is
Jesus is always there for me, no matter what.
For His eye is on the sparrow
Just like how God watches over the tiny sparrow, He looks out for me too.
I know He watches over me
I have faith that God protects me and guides me through life.
I sing because I'm happy
Despite the hardships, I find joy in knowing God is watching over me.
I sing because I'm free
Through my faith, I feel liberated from my worries and fears.
God, God's eye is on the sparrow
The message is reinforced that God watches over and cares for even the smallest creatures.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gene Bartlett, Charles Gabriel, C.D. Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Briana Sye
She signing perfectly while dressing and I can't chew gum and text at the same time lol
tarik15380 debarge
Hilarious!!!
Vent Williams
Scorp 94 lol😂
Myra
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Randa Mcgahee
Scorp 94 right
oken227
Keke got vocals for days... aint nobody touching her. even when she playing around her vocal are on point and she kill it like its nothing. That's really sanging for you right there.
WaveyE
Yes exactly
Natalia
Amen!!
Miss Santana
Anytime she opens her mouth your about to be blessed... She sang this so effortlessly... Go Keke...