God's Hands
Divine Creation: Exploring the Profound Meaning in The Oak Ridge Boys' 'God's Hands'
Lyrics
God's hands made the earth and everything
God's hands are credited with creating the earth and everything on it.
God's hands made the flowers and
God's hands are responsible for the creation of flowers and the birds that sing.
The birds that sing
Continuation of the acknowledgment of God's hands in the creation of nature.
God's hands made the mountains
God's hands are the makers of mountains and every tree on earth.
And ev-e-ry tree
Highlighting the divine creation of all things, including the speaker ("even me").
From a handful of love God made even me
Expressing the idea that God created the speaker out of love.
God's hands hold the waters
God's hands are described as holding and controlling the waters on earth.
And make them flow
Continuation of the acknowledgement of God's control over natural elements.
God's hands hold the seasons from
God's hands are responsible for the changing seasons, from springtime to snowfall.
The springtime to snow
Emphasizing God's involvement in the cycles of nature.
His hands hold our life span
God's hands are said to hold the entirety of human life, from birth to death.
From cradle to grave
Connecting God's hands to the crucifixion at Calvary, symbolizing sacrifice.
These same hands nailed at Calvary
Highlighting the redemptive power of God's hands, offering salvation.
Hold power to save
Reinforcing the idea that God's hands possess the authority to save individuals.
God's hands rule the heavens
God's hands are portrayed as rulers of the heavens and the vast universe.
And the vast universe
Emphasizing God's power to both bless and curse, signifying divine authority.
He has power to bless and power to curse
Reflecting on personal redemption and being lifted out of sin by God's hands.
His hands lifted me out of sin from all sin
Expressing gratitude for God's blessings on the speaker's life.
He has now blessed my way
Concluding with the acknowledgment that God's hands lead and guide the speaker.
God's hands leadeth me
Final confirmation of divine guidance and protection in the speaker's journey.
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