Just a few days after his birth, Bowen, whose name means “small, victorious one,” underwent his first open heart surgery. The surgery went well, but the next night he suffered cardiac arrest and Matt and Sarah feared they would lose him. After an hour of CPR on his tiny chest, still open from the surgery, Bowen was revived and placed on life support. Slowly over the next few weeks, Bowen became stronger and no longer needed to be on life support or even oxygen. However, he had other complications including a stroke and being diagnosed with hyperinsulinism.
Bowen has been released to home care until his second surgery, scheduled for February 2011. His third surgery will take place when he is 2-3 years old. Through Bowen’s experience with HLHS, the Hammitts have become part of the community of families that have a child affected by a congenital heart defect.
First hand, they have gained awareness of the needs of these families – practical, financial, emotional, and spiritual. They are in the process of starting of foundation from which to they can draw resources to assist families who have needs in any number of these areas.
Matt is the lead singer, guitarist, and one of the founding members of Grammy-Nominated, Dove Award winning band Sanctus Real. With eight No. 1 hits on the Christian music charts and 15 years on the public stage, Matt has a unique platform to champion awareness for congenital heart defects.
On September 13th, 2011 Matt released his first solo album entitled "Every Falling Tear," inspired by Bowen's experience.
*taken from bowensheart.com
Little Light
Matt Hammitt Lyrics
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They're singing songs that we have never heard
And their voices ring like bells over the mountains
Oh, if only we could hear their words
God is near, little girl
God is near, little girl
Their quiet wisdom is an evening song
And the angels must be breathless at Your beauty
Like the world catches its breath before the dawn
God is near, little one
God is here, little one
Jesus bends to hear you breathe
And His tender hands are holding you tonight
And His heart is ravished when you look, when you look at Him
And oh, the endless mercy in His eyes
God is here, little light
God is here, little light
Oh, God is here, little light
God is here, little light
The first verse of "Little Light" by Matt Hammitt speaks of angels singing songs we have never heard of, and how their voices ring like bells over the mountains. The singer ponders how wonderful it would be if humans could hear the angels' words. The second verse speaks of a little girl with deep sky blue eyes, whose quiet wisdom is an evening song. The singer muses on how the angels must be breathless at the girl's beauty, just like how the world catches its breath before a dawn.
The chorus reassures the listener that God is near, and that He is here with the little girl and her light. The bridge explains how Jesus bends down to hear the little girl breathe, and how His tender hands are holding her tonight. The lyrics describe how Jesus' heart is ravished with love when she looks at Him, with endless mercy in His eyes. The song emphasizes the idea that no matter how small one may feel, their light shines bright in the eyes of God.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at all the angels watching you
Observe the attention you receive from heavenly beings.
They're singing songs that we have never heard
The angels sing with an unmatched beauty and melody.
And their voices ring like bells over the mountains
Their voices are heard powerfully and resonantly throughout all of creation.
Oh, if only we could hear their words
It is a shame we cannot fully comprehend the beauty of the angels' song.
God is near, little girl
The Lord is always present and close to you, dear one.
God is near, little girl
The Lord is always present and close to you, dear one.
Your eyes are brilliant, deep sky blue
The beauty and depth of your eyes is a remarkable sight.
Their quiet wisdom is an evening song
Your eyes convey a gentle wisdom comparable to a soothing melody.
And the angels must be breathless at Your beauty
The angels too are astonished by your outstanding beauty.
Like the world catches its breath before the dawn
Your beauty is so grand it makes the entire world gasp in awe, just before sunrise.
God is near, little one
The Lord is always present and close to you, dear one.
God is here, little one
The Lord is always present and close to you, dear one.
Jesus bends to hear you breathe
The Lord himself pays close attention to even your slightest movements and sounds.
And His tender hands are holding you tonight
The Lord embraces you with his gentle and loving hands, even now.
And His heart is ravished when you look, when you look at Him
The Lord is overcome with love when you focus your gaze on Him.
And oh, the endless mercy in His eyes
His eyes are filled with love and never-ending mercy.
God is here, little light
The Lord is always present and close to you, dear one. You illuminate His love.
God is here, little light
The Lord is always present and close to you, dear one. You illuminate His love.
Oh, God is here, little light
The Lord is always present and close to you, dear one. You illuminate His love.
God is here, little light
The Lord is always present and close to you, dear one. You illuminate His love.
Contributed by Eva T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.