Sparrow
Finding Joy and Freedom in Divine Watchfulness
Lyrics
Why should I be lonely,
Questioning why there is a sense of loneliness
Long for heaven and home
Desire for a heavenly and comforting place
When Jesus is my portion
Recognizing Jesus as personal sustenance
And a constant Friend I know
Acknowledging Jesus as a steadfast and constant friend
I sing because I'm happy,
Expressing joy through singing
I sing because I'm free
Reasoning happiness with freedom
For His eye is on the sparrow,
Reiterating God's care symbolized by a sparrow
His eye is on the sparrow
Emphasizing God's watchful gaze on the sparrow
And I know He's watching me
Confidence in God's constant vigilance over oneself
Why should I be troubled
Questioning reasons for personal distress
When His tender word I hear
Finding solace in the comforting words of Jesus
Know I rest on His goodness
Resting and relying on the goodness of God
In my doubt and in my fear
Trusting God in times of uncertainty and fear
I sing because I'm happy,
Repeating the connection between singing and happiness
I sing because I'm free
Associating singing with freedom
For His eye is on the sparrow,
Reaffirming God's care illustrated through the sparrow
His eye is on the sparrow
Highlighting God's attentive focus on the sparrow
And I know
Assurance of God's care
I sing because I'm happy,
Reiterating joy expressed through singing
I sing because I'm free
Linking singing with a sense of freedom
For His eye is on the sparrow,
Emphasizing God's care symbolized by the sparrow
His eye is on the sparrow
Highlighting God's attentive focus on the sparrow again
His eye is on the sparrow
Reiterating God's watchful eye on the sparrow
And I know He's watching me
Confidence in God's constant watchfulness
He's watching me
Extension of God's watchfulness to others
He's watching you
Expanding the concept of God's watchful care
He's watching me
Reiterating the belief in God's vigilant gaze
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