His Eye Is On The Sparrow
The Harmonizing Four Lyrics
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And why should the shadows come?
Why should my heart be lonely
And long for Heaven and home?
When Jesus is my captain
My constant friend is He
His eye is on the sparrow
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I'm free
Oh, His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
He watches me
The Harmonizing Four's song "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" is a beautiful hymn with powerful lyrics that speak to the idea of faith and trust in God. The lyrics of the song wonder why we should feel discouraged or lonely when Jesus is our Captain and our constant friend. The singer places trust in Jesus, knowing that no matter what happens, He sees us and watches over us like the sparrows.
The song's message encourages us to find hope and happiness in life through faith in God, despite any challenges we may face. Its message is universal, as countless people across cultures and generations have found comfort and strength in their faith. The harmonies and melody of the song also contribute to the message, as the lyrics are delivered with soulful and powerful vocals that capture the depth of the song's meaning.
Overall, "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" offers a message of hope, trust, and faith in times of difficulty and uncertainty. It reminds us that while we may face challenges in life, we are never alone, and that God is watching over us constantly, just like He does for the sparrows.
Line by Line Meaning
Why should I feel discouraged?
Why should I allow myself to be disheartened?
And why should the shadows come?
And why should I allow darkness to cover me?
Why should my heart be lonely
Why should I feel sorrowful in my heart
And long for Heaven and home?
And yearn for the peacefulness of Heaven?
When Jesus is my captain
When Jesus is guiding me through life
My constant friend is He
He is always present, as a steadfast companion
His eye is on the sparrow
Jesus is attentively watching over even the smallest creatures
And I know He watches me
I am sure that He is also watching over me
I sing because I'm happy
I sing because of the joy He brings me
I sing because I'm free
I sing because He has freed me from the troubles of life
Oh, His eye is on the sparrow
Jesus keeps a watchful eye on even the most seemingly insignificant creature
And I know He watches me
And I trust that He is looking out for me, too
He watches me
Jesus actively keeps an eye on me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: C D MARTIN, CHARLES HUTCHISON GABRIEL
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