Let's Go Fishing
Lee Williams Lyrics
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Jesus said, "I'll make you fish for all men"
Verse:
Jesus went walking down by the sea
There were two men fishing for their family
He told them to give up right now
Drop your nets take up your cross and follow me
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Vamp 1:
Let's go fishin
Vamp 2:
I'm Hooked
Ending:
Jesus said, "I'll make you fish for all men"
The song "Let's Go Fishing" by Lee Williams is a gospel song that tells a story of Jesus calling his disciples, two fishermen, to follow him and fish for men instead of fish. The chorus emphasizes Jesus' message, "I'll make you fish for all men," which is also repeated in the song's ending. The song sets the scene by describing Jesus walking down by the sea, where he finds two men fishing for their family. Jesus then commands them to follow him and to fish for men instead of fish. The song's message is about following Jesus and spreading his word.
The song uses fishing as a metaphor for spreading Jesus' teachings, and the lyrics suggest that following Jesus can be likened to fishing, where one must be patient, persistent, and unyielding. Moreover, the song emphasizes that following Jesus requires giving up one's livelihood or comfort zone to follow his teachings.
In conclusion, "Let's Go Fishing" is a gospel song that tells a story of Jesus calling two fishermen to follow him and fish for men. The song's message is about following Jesus and spreading his word, using fishing as a metaphor. The song's uplifting message and catchy tune make it a popular gospel song at church events and gatherings.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go fishing
Let's follow Jesus and bring others to him
Jesus said, "I'll make you fish for all men"
Jesus wants us to share the gospel and bring others to salvation
Jesus went walking down by the sea
Jesus was actively seeking out people to share the gospel with
There were two men fishing for their family
The men were providing for their loved ones by fishing, but Jesus teaches them that following him is more important
He told them to give up right now
Jesus wants us to abandon our old ways and follow him
Drop your nets take up your cross and follow me
To follow Jesus, we must let go of our old lives and be willing to suffer and sacrifice for him
I'm Hooked
I am fully committed to following Jesus and sharing the gospel
Contributed by Jasmine G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.