In the Garden
The Original Five Blind Boys of Alabama Lyrics
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While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
I'd stay in the garden with Him
'Tho the night around me be falling
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
The song "In The Garden" is a deeply spiritual and personal expression of the singer's relationship with God. The lyrics describe a visit to a garden in the early morning when the dew is still on the roses, where the singer hears the voice of God and feels His presence. The singer describes an intimate relationship with Jesus, where they walk and talk together and the joy they share is unique and unparalleled.
The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song. The garden serves as a metaphor for the singer's soul, which is visited by the Son of God. The dew symbolizes the freshness and purity of the singer's soul, while the roses represent the beauty and fragility of life. The voice of God reveals the singer's identity as His own, which brings great joy and comfort.
The second stanza tells of the power of God's voice, which is so sweet that the birds stop singing to listen. The melody that He gives the singer becomes a permanent fixture in their heart, filling them with a sense of awe and wonder.
The final stanza speaks of the singer's reluctance to leave the garden, but the voice of God compels them to go. The singer obeys, secure in the knowledge that they will continue to walk and talk with Jesus, even as they leave the garden behind.
Overall, "In The Garden" is a beautiful and deeply moving hymn that speaks to the power and beauty of a personal relationship with God.
Line by Line Meaning
I come to the garden alone
I come to this place by myself, seeking solitude and spiritual connectedness.
While the dew is still on the roses
It is early in the morning and the dew is still covering the roses.
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear
I hear a voice that speaks to me softly and gently.
The Son of God discloses
This voice belongs to the Son of God who reveals secrets to me.
And He walks with me
The Son of God is here with me, accompanying me on my spiritual journey.
And He talks with me
The Son of God converses with me, sharing His wisdom and knowledge.
And He tells me I am His own
The Son of God declares that I belong to Him and that I am loved.
And the joy we share as we tarry there
Together, we experience a deep and profound joy as we linger in this sacred space.
None other has ever known
This joy is unique and cannot be found anywhere else.
He speaks and the sound of His voice
When the Son of God speaks, His voice is so sweet that the birds stop singing.
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
The sound of His voice is so pure and melodious that it quiets the birds.
And the melody that He gave to me
The Son of God gave me a beautiful melody that is now inside my heart.
Within my heart is ringing
This melody is playing in my heart, and it brings me great joy.
I'd stay in the garden with Him
I would like to remain in this sacred place with the Son of God.
'Tho the night around me be falling
Even if darkness comes, I will not be afraid because the Son of God is with me.
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
However, the Son of God tells me that it is time to leave, and His voice is full of sadness.
His voice to me is calling
The Son of God calls me with His voice, and I know that I must follow Him.
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Written by: GEORGE SCOTT
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