Kneel At The Feet Of Jesus
Willie Nelson & Family Lyrics
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It's just about time I was moving along
But I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
And don't you worry and don't you moan
It's just about time I was moving along
But I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
Don't you worry and don't you moan
It's just about time I was moving along
I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
And just one thing before you carry me away
Don't you bury me deep 'cause I ain't gonna stay
I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
Just a little bit of dirt and a little bit of gravel
Don't you weigh me down 'cause you know I gotta travel
And I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
And I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
I'm a gonna leave this sinful world before the dawning
Don't you worry and don't you moan
It's just about time I was moving along
And I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
The lyrics of Willie Nelson's "Kneel at the Feet of Jesus" speak of an impending departure from the sinful world and a journey to kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning. The singer acknowledges that it is time for them to move on and leave behind the troubles and temptations of the world. They express a desire to be free of these burdens and to experience a spiritual renewal in the presence of Jesus.
The song can be interpreted as a call for redemption and a renewal of faith. The singer acknowledges their own sinful nature and expresses a desire to leave it behind and seek forgiveness at the feet of Jesus. The use of the phrase "don't you bury me deep 'cause I ain't gonna stay" can be seen as a metaphor for a personal rebirth and the shedding of old ways for a new life in Christ.
Overall, "Kneel at the Feet of Jesus" is a poignant expression of the human desire for spiritual renewal and the pursuit of a higher purpose beyond this world.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I guess I been hanging around too long
I've been spending too much time in this world of sin
It's just about time I was moving along
It's time for me to leave this earth and go to heaven
But I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
Before I leave, I'm going to pray to Jesus
And don't you worry and don't you moan
Don't fret or be sad about my departure
I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
I will pray to Jesus before I leave
I'm a gonna leave this sinful world before the dawning
I will leave this world of sin before the sun rises
And just one thing before you carry me away
Before my body is taken away
Don't you bury me deep 'cause I ain't gonna stay
Don't bury me too deep because my soul will not stay in the grave
I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
I will pray to Jesus before I leave
Just a little bit of dirt and a little bit of gravel
Only a small amount of earth is needed to cover my body
Don't you weigh me down 'cause you know I gotta travel
Don't put too much weight on me because I have to travel to heaven
And I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
I will pray to Jesus before I leave
I'm a gonna leave this sinful world before the dawning
I will leave this world of sin before the sun rises
Don't you worry and don't you moan
Don't fret or be sad about my departure
It's just about time I was moving along
It's time for me to leave this earth and go to heaven
And I'm gonna kneel at the feet of Jesus in the morning
I will pray to Jesus before I leave
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Written by: Willie Nelson
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