He's My Light
Guided by His Light: Mahalia Jackson's Spiritual Journey
Lyrics
He's my light
He is the source of illumination in my life.
The man of Galilee
Referring to Jesus of Nazareth.
And I know
I am certain.
He's got his arm around me
Expressing a sense of divine protection.
I'm glad to say
I am happy to affirm.
That his love is ever true
His love is consistently genuine and unwavering.
How I and mine
Both I and what belongs to me are under his care.
Are his possessions
Indicating a strong connection and ownership.
And he'll forgive
He is willing to pardon my wrongdoings.
All my transgressions
Forgiveness for all my sins is assured.
He died for me
He sacrificed himself for my sake.
Like no other could do
No one else could have shown such love through sacrifice.
He's my light
Reiteration of his role as the guiding light.
My guiding light
Emphasizing his role as a constant guide in life.
I don't have to worry
Assurance that worry is unnecessary with his presence.
Day or night
His light is effective both day and night.
By his light
By following his guidance, my path is illuminated.
He makes my pathway bright
His light brightens my entire journey.
All the way
Every step of my journey is illuminated by him.
Each step of the way
Oh, he paid that awful price
He paid a significant price, likely referring to crucifixion.
That I might have
To have the right to eternal life through his sacrifice.
A right to the Tree of Life
The Tree of Life symbolizes spiritual abundance.
And I shall dwell with him
Expressing the eternal connection and dwelling with him.
Forever
Assurance of an everlasting relationship.
He is my light
Reiteration of him being the source of illumination.
Oh, my guiding light
Repeating the affirmation of him being the guiding light.
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