First R.H. Harris was their musical leader, introducing for example the 'swing lead', singing in delayed time, rhythmic and emotional support from back singers. When they signed with another label, R.H. Harris left the group and was replaced by the then-unknown Sam Cooke. He was 19 years old at the time.
Jesus Gave me Water
Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers Lyrics
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Jesus gave me water, I wanna let His praises swell
Jesus gave me water, Jesus gave me water
Jesus gave me water and it was not in the well
Well, there was a woman from Samaria, came to the well to get some water
There she met a stranger who did a story tell
Then the woman dropped her pitcher
From the water He gave her and it was not in the well
Yes, He gave her water, Jesus gave her water
Jesus gave her water, I wanna let His praises swell
Jesus gave her water, He gave that woman water
Gave her living, loving, lasting water and it was not in the well
Well, on that woman He had pity, she ran back to the city
Crying glory Hallelujah and did His wonders tell
She left my Savior singing, she came back to Him bringing
The times she'd had water Lord, and it was not in the well
Yes, He gave her water, Jesus gave her water
Jesus gave her water, I wanna let His praises swell
Jesus gave that woman water, gave her that love and lasting water
Water and it was not in the well
Well, Lord that woman left a shoutin' and there was no room for doubtin'
That she had met a Savior who did all wonders tell
Every time she doubtin' she start to think about Him
The man that gave her that water Lord, and it was not in the well
Yes, He gave her water, Jesus gave her water
Jesus gave her water, I wanna let His praises swell
Tell you He gave that woman water, gave her that love and lasting water
Water, water, water, water loving water and it was not in the well
The song "Jesus Gave Me Water" by Sam Cooke is a gospel song that tells of a story in the Bible where Jesus meets a woman at a well and offers her living and lasting water. The song is a powerful expression of the transformative power of faith, and how it can change one's life. In the song, the singer sings about how Jesus has given him water, and how he wants to let his praises swell, honoring the gift of faith that has changed his life.
The lyrics describe the woman from Samaria who meets Jesus at the well and how her life is changed forever. The woman is amazed that Jesus knows all about her life, and she eventually realizes that he is the Messiah. Jesus offers her the living and lasting water, which she accepts, and her life is forever transformed. She returns to the city where she sings praises to Jesus and tells everyone about the miraculous encounter she had at the well.
The song is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of faith, and how it can change lives. The lyrics are filled with joy and gratitude, expressing the singer's deep appreciation for the gift of faith that has transformed his life. The song is a testament to the transformative power of faith, and how it can help people find hope and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Woah, Jesus gave me water, Jesus gave me water
I am rejoicing because Jesus has given me the water of life
Jesus gave me water, I wanna let His praises swell
I want to sing His praises in gratitude for the living water He has given me
Jesus gave me water and it was not in the well
The water that Jesus gave me is spiritual and not from a physical well
There she met a stranger who did a story tell
She encountered a stranger who shared with her the good news of Jesus
From the water He gave her and it was not in the well
She received spiritual nourishment from Jesus and it was not from a physical well
Gave her living, loving, lasting water and it was not in the well
Jesus gave her eternal life and love that cannot be quenched by physical water
Crying glory Hallelujah and did His wonders tell
The woman praised God and shared His miraculous works with others
She left my Savior singing, she came back to Him bringing
She left Jesus with joy and returned to Him with others to hear more about Him
Water and it was not in the well
The water that Jesus gives is spiritual and not from a physical well
Tell you He gave that woman water, gave her that love and lasting water
Jesus gave the woman the water of life and eternal love
Water, water, water, water loving water and it was not in the well
The water that Jesus gives is abundant, life-giving, and not sourced from physical wells
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Written by: Lucie E Campbell
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