He Is Called Jesus
Todd Agnew Lyrics
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You're just a babe, how can you be trembling?
It's alright, little one, He's come tonight, little one
The one that you and the world have been waiting for
Sleep well, sweet dreams
You need your rest or so it seems
Sleep well, come what may
It's alright, little one, don't you cry, little one
You're the delight of the blind and the barren
It's okay, little one, He's come today, little child
Enjoy the peace, it may be the calm before the storm
So sleep well, sweet dreams
You need your rest, or so it seems
Sleep well, come what may
For God has come and you must prepare the way
Messiah's come to save the world
And He has chosen our place in time
God has given us His son
But why must He ask me for mine?
Sleep well, sweet dreams
You need your rest, or so it seems
Sleep well, come what may
For God has come and you must prepare the way
The song "He Is Called Jesus" by Todd Agnew is a comforting lullaby, reassuring a baby that everything is okay because the Messiah has arrived. The opening lines, "It's okay, little one, don't dismay, little one/ You're just a babe, how can you be trembling?" set the tone for the song, as the singer tries to soothe the baby and ease any fears it may have. The chorus, "Sleep well, sweet dreams/ You need your rest, or so it seems/ Sleep well, come what may/ For God has come and you must prepare the way" highlights the importance of rest, as the baby needs to prepare for the arrival of the Messiah.
The second verse, "It's alright, little one, don't you cry, little one/ You're the delight of the blind and the barren/ It's okay, little one, He's come today, little child/ Enjoy the peace, it may be the calm before the storm" continues the soothing nature of the song, with the singer encouraging the baby to enjoy the peace before the coming storm. The final verse, "Messiah's come to save the world/ And He has chosen our place in time/ God has given us His son/ But why must He ask me for mine?" reflects on the sacrifice that God made in giving his only son, but also questions why he would ask us to sacrifice as well.
Line by Line Meaning
It's okay, little one, don't dismay, little one
Don't be upset or discouraged, child
You're just a babe, how can you be trembling?
Since you are a young infant, why are you shaking with fear?
It's alright, little one, He's come tonight, little one
Relax, child, for the long-awaited savior has arrived
The one that you and the world have been waiting for
The one that you and the whole world have been anticipating
Sleep well, sweet dreams
Rest peacefully, have sweet dreams
You need your rest or so it seems
It appears that you must get some rest
For God has come and you must prepare the way
God's son has arrived, and you must make way for him
It's alright, little one, don't you cry, little one
It's fine, child, you do not need to weep
You're the delight of the blind and the barren
You are the joy of those who are blind or infertile
It's okay, little one, He's come today, little child
Don't worry, child, for the savior has come today
Enjoy the peace, it may be the calm before the storm
Find pleasure in this time of peace, as it may soon give way to trouble
Messiah's come to save the world
The savior, the Messiah, has come to rescue the world
And He has chosen our place in time
He has picked this specific time period for His arrival
God has given us His son
The Almighty has gifted us with His own son
But why must He ask me for mine?
Yet why did He have to request my own?
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.