924 1 0. God wants us to wake up and live passionately and full of the Holy Spirit for him. His childhood caregiver, “Aunt Becky,” would sing spirituals to Robert as a baby. The Gospel Coalition supports the church by providing resources that are trusted and timely, winsome and wise, and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. I was watching the UK Salvation Army Christmas program and it festures a horn player playing the song. I pray that you will never, ever stop singing to promote Jesus Christ! on The point I am trying to make is that at times we do the same thing. Isaiah 9 hails the Messiah as the light of the world in a land of deep darkness.  He is the child born under the oppression and eventual execution of the Roman government.  He is our Wonderful Counselor and the Mighty God.  He reveals to us the Everlasting Father.  He is the Prince of Peace.  Of the increase of his kingdom and peace there will be no end.  He will rule with justice and righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. they made you be born in a manger. " Sweet Little Jesus Boy " is a Christmas song composed by Robert MacGimsey and published in 1934 by Carl Fischer Music. It was a crazy, painful time in the history of Israel who is living under the cruel domination of the Roman Empire. Welcome offer – 65% OFF only for new users. How would you answer that question?  As I see it, there are two consistent answers and two inconsistent answers. One of the Christmas traditions in my church growing up was that every year during the Christmas Eve service this one particular gentlemen would sing Sweet Little Jesus Boy.  He was the right church member to sing the song.  He was an old African American gospel singer, and he could sing it well.  And even though it was a different style of music than all the other songs we would sing on Christmas Eve, it became a favorite of our almost entirely white congregation. The lyrics have come to represent the deeper ex­pressions of most Christians during the season. MacGimsey wanted Sweet Little Jesus Boy to echo the sentiments of black Christians in the Civil War era. SWEET LITTLE JESUS BOY (Robert MacGimsey (m & l) published 1934) Lyrics as released by Natalie Cole with the London Symphony Orchestra 1999 ‘The Magic Of Christmas’ Sweet little Jesus boy They made you be born in a manger, my Lord Sweet little holy child We didn't know who you was. Please make sure all fields are filled out. Sweet little holy child We didn’t know who you were. I am 74 and I will be seeing it in church this Sunday. Watch the video for Sweet little Jesus Boy from Leontyne Price's Amazing Grace for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Kevin DeYoung (PhD, University of Leicester) is senior pastor of Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, board chairman of The Gospel Coalition, and assistant professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte). Sweet Little Jesus Boy. This such a hauntingly beautiful piece. we didn’t know who You was. The song since has also been a favorite of choirs large and small and popular in schools. What do others think? “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” truly is one of the best Christmas songs ever written. They included Robert Merrill in 1947 (Victor 10-1303). Perhaps, but consider two major problems with this theory. The words are beautiful and quite fitting for now. DMCA NoticesNewspaper web site content management software and services. You have told us how We are trying Master you have shown us how Even when you were dying Just seems like we can't do right Look how we treated you But please Sir forgive us Lord We didn't know it was you F, d. Sweet Little Jesus Boy. The following is a Christmas sermon I preached a couple years ago. The first inconsistent response is to take part of Jesus: “I’ll take the teachings I like and ditch the rest.  I’ll take his good deeds but not his hard words.  I’ll take his love for humanity and not his desire to glorify himself.”  Now, don’t get me wrong, you can pick and choose what you like about Jesus.  People do it all the time, but it’s inconsistent.  Don’t say you follow Jesus or even that you think he’s a great teacher.  Be honest enough to say “I like the ‘judge not’ line, the love your enemies bit, and the cup of cold water thing, and that’s about it.  Other than that, Jesus was a quack and not really very nice.”  To say anything else is inconsistent. I don’t recall another song, whether Contemporary Christian, Gospel or a Hymn that has evoked such a response from me. Copyright © 2021 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved, Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases on Amazon.com.Â, in Matthews, North Carolina, board chairman of The Gospel Coalition, and assistant professor of systematic theology at, (Charlotte). treat me mean, too. Sweet little Jesus Boy (Sweet Jesus boy) Now the world treated You mean, Lord And it's been treatin' me mean too But that's how things are done now, yeah (Sweet) How could they have forgotten Christ? We’re passive, lukewarm, discouraged, fearful or angry or something else other than Christlike in our daily lives. Although not of African descent, we loved to hear daddy sing his best attempt at expressing the feeling of this song. Composed by: Robert MacGimsey. Words and Music: Robert MacGimsey (1898–1979), 1932. MacGimsey made it his life’s work to learn, pre­serve, transcribe, and make accessible African- American folk music from the South. Sweet little jesus boy Lyrics: Sweet little Jesus boy / They made you be born in a manger / Sweet little holy child / We didn't know who you were / Didn't know you'd come to save us Lord / … When we live our lives in sections, separating the sacred from the selfish, choosing to live our lives to make a name for ourselves apart from God, we miss it. Born in a manger, Lord, sweet little Jesus boy Chorus 2 F Gm Eb Bb The world treats You mean, Lord F Gm7 Eb Treats me mean too Bb F/A Gm Bb/F Bb/D Eb But that's how things are down here Ebmaj9 F Bb We don't know who You are Verse 3 Bb F/A Gm Eb6 F Bb You have told us how we are trying The song was written in 1934 by Robert MacGimsey (1898-1979), a white man from Louisiana who made it his life’s work to learn, preserve, transcribe, and make accessible African American folk music from the South.  MacGimsey wanted Sweet Little Jesus Boy to echo the sentiments of black Christians in the Civil War era.  He once described his most famous song as more a meaning than a song: he pictured an aging black man whose life had been full of injustice “standing off in the middle of a field just giving his heart to Jesus in the stillness.”. | Select Language . 00:00 / 01:04. “As an apology to Jesus,” MacGimsey wrote “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” with the repeated refrain, “We didn’t know who you were.”. born long time ago. One such example is Williams’ version of “Sweet Little Jesus Boy,” a Christmas song composed by Robert MacGimsey and published in 1934. View offer. He has authored numerous books, including Just Do Something. Required fields are marked *, R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation On the 4th Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of the ANGELS. Your email address will not be published. He once described his most famous song as more a meaning than a song: He pictured an aging black man whose life had been full of injustice “standing off in the middle of a field just giving his heart to Jesus in the stillness.”. Few of the songs of Christmas so directly conveys the personal appeal of Jesus Christ like the song Sweet Little Jesus Boy. By continuing to browse or by clicking 'Accept', you agree to our sites privacy policy. Jackson, also from Louisiana, grew up under the influence of her father, a Baptist preacher who in­sisted on Gospel themed music only in his home. 100%. To them, he recalled, Christmas was a time of worship and a time of drawing closer to God with very personal forms of prayer and deeply meaningful songs of praise. Sweet little Jesus Boy, they made you be born in a manger. This discussion of its author and history is so appreciated. All Rights Reserved. Sweet Little Jesus Boy was written by Robert MacGimsey in the style of an African-American spiritual. So I looked it up. View All Arrangements. Sweet little Jesus boy, born in a manger Sweet little Holy child, we didn't know who You were Long time ago it seems You were born Born in a manger Lord, sweet little Jesus boy Not the arrangement you were looking for? Sheet music is available for Piano, Voice, Guitar and 10 others with 7 scorings in 8 genres. Listen to Sweet Little Jesus Boy from Tyrese's A Classic Holiday...Presented by MBK for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Born in Louisiana, MacGimsey was a lawyer who had a passion for composing what many people of his generation called “black music.” MacGimsey was raised in the company of black domestic help who gave him a rich background in the gospel mu­sic of the South. She refused to sing gospel music in public settings where alcohol was served and resisted calls to sing secular songs. Instruments: Piano Voice: Scoring: … Browse our 7 arrangements of "Sweet Little Jesus Boy." It was a time much worse than what we live in in 2020. The connection between our sufferings and Christ’s sufferings is powerful. English; français; Login. But please, sir, forgive us Lord, The History Behind a Favorite Christmas Song of the Black Church. My favorite song By I have sung it every Christmas since I was 13. My prayer is (1) that those who accept all these things as true will live and die as if they were, and (2) that those who don’t yet accept these things will ask God to help them understand if these things are so.  Because wouldn’t it be terrible to meet Jesus on that great getting up morning, look him in the eye and then look at each other and confess, “We didn’t know who you was.”. And since we are still in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic and restrictions, this is right on time. MacGimsey wanted “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” to echo the senti­ments of black Christians in the Civil War era. Just try to be consistent. Sweet little Jesus boy The world treats you mean Lord Treats me mean too But that's how things are down here We don't know who you are. He has authored numerous books, including, A Tool for Reading the Bible Devotionally, A Second Adam to the Fight and to the Rescue Came, A Burden Removed: A Biblical Path for Removing the Racism of Our Forefathers. Since her recording, various artists have recorded and performed the song in various ways. The Holy Spirit is certainly present and makes me want to apologize to Christ for my weak attempts at being a Christian. Over time she blended Gospel with jazz and blues influences, and her record sales saw steady growth. Off. Like many Christmas songwriters, MacGimsey was influenced by his circumstance one snowy Christmas Eve in New York City. Start Free Trial Upload Log in. Complete your Mahalia Jackson collection. In 1934, she cut her first record, further broadening her exposure on radio. Didn’t know you come to save us, Lord; The lyrics were penned during the depths of the Depression. In 1950, Jackson performed at the first all-gospel performance at Carnegie Hall, and in 1952 she toured Europe to rave reviews. to take our sins away. I am now 77 and will sing it again for the 64th time as a solo in church Dec 6, 2020. As she performed in church choirs and small groups, Jackson gained notoriety for her devotion to Gospel music. Didn't know You'd come to save us Lawd 4 To take our sins away. rasa8 pro. English . Download and print in PDF or MIDI free sheet music for Sweet Little Jesus Boy arranged by rasa8 for Piano (Solo) Piano. Download Print Share Favorite. December 18, 2019. Though performed on live radio for many years, “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” was made most famous in 1955 when it was released by famed gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. [note] Publisher's advertisement on back cover. I thought it might be worth posting again as Christmas approaches. The decade of the 1930s featured a va­riety of songs that remain prominent during the Christmas season even now. The second inconsistent response is to accept that Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, and accept that he is the perfect Son of God, the King of the nations, the Righteous Judge, and the hope of the world, and then live like it doesn’t matter.  If you thought I was God–and I don’t think I need to assure you I’m not–you would be very interested in what I thought, and how I wanted you to live, and what I was like.  You would talk to me and worship me and tell others about my true identity.  And if you did none of those things, it would be right to question whether you really thought I was God.  Faith is more than intellectual assent to certain doctrines, it is an entire life based on the conviction that these doctrines are true. Every time I hear this song, it evokes deep memories and feelings for Jesus and for African Americans. MacGimsey drew on the histories and family stories of the sacredness of Christmas from his black acquaintances in Louisiana. 00: 59: 55. The second problem with taking Jesus as simply a good moral teacher is that the people who argue for this approach almost never take into account all of Jesus’ teachings.  What they mean is not so much that they respect Jesus as a teacher, but that Jesus was smart enough to say some of the same things they would say.  So people appreciate Jesus the good teacher when he talks about turning the other cheek or walking the extra mile or giving to the needy.  But they ignore all the parables Jesus told about weeping and gnashing of teeth and being cast into outer darkness.  They love the Jesus of the Sermon on the Mount, except they breeze past the places where Jesus says those who refuse to forgive will be punished, and those controlled by lust will be thrown into hell, and divorce except on the grounds of sexual immorality is wrong, and everyone who doesn’t build his house on Jesus is a fool.  We gravitate to the peace on earth, good will toward men, and overlook the times when Jesus says his coming would bring division on the earth and turn mother against daughter, brother against brother, and father against son.  No one should hail Jesus as a great moral teacher until he reads through all that Jesus taught.  Then you can decide if still think he was a good teacher. Our eyes was blind, we couldn’t see, Everytime I hear this song, it makes me cry. He wondered how people could be so disconnected from the real message and history of the season. First, the only Jesus we have is the Jesus of faith.  Virtually everything we know about Jesus is given to us through the eyes and pens of those who believed in him.  So any attempt to find the historical Jesus behind the Jesus of faith is an attempt to find what we would like Jesus to be and not an attempt based on history.  The only history we have about him comes from those who were changed by him.  So either we are going to have to accept what Jesus’ followers said about him or admit that we can’t really know anything about this man. But some of his followers made up all these things about him–they invented the miracles and the exalted language about himself and the resurrection.  Maybe the Christ of faith is completely different from the Jesus of history. I want people to know that Jesus came into a world that didn’t recognize him I didn’t want him. Union Review Staff Mistaken by many to be an old American spiritual sung by slaves of the South in the 19th Century, the song was written in 1934 by white American composer Robert MacGimsey (1898–1979). And the refrain at the end of several of the verses has a haunting simplicity to it: “We didn’t who you was.”. Sweet Little Jesus Boy (Robert MacGimsey)From The Andy Williams Christmas Album, 1963. Nashville, TN 37209, Our Hometown Copyright © 2019-2021 The Union Review. Our eyes wus bline; 5 We couldn't see We didn't know who You wus. God bless you, BIG TIME!!! And the other consistent response is to believe the Jesus is the Son of God, to worship him, and obey: “Yes, Jesus you are the image of the invisible God.  You are the sacrifice for our sins.  You are the only way to the Father.  You are the resurrection and the life.  You are the once and coming King.”, I can’t persuade you to say that for yourself.  I can try to show you that it is not unreasonable, and is in fact, plausible, but if you don’t want to believe, you will find a reason not to believe. Please rate this score. Find your perfect arrangement and access a variety of transpositions so you can print and play instantly, anywhere. Sweet little Jesus Boy, Number of Pages: 2. Just seem like we can’t do right, look how we treated You. we didn’t know ’twas You. When she was signed by Columbia records her albums took off—including her recording of MacGimsey’s then little-known song. Your email address will not be published. Sweet little Holy Child, Sweet little Jesus Boy, His intent in writing “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” was indeed to portray it as an American slave song. Few of the songs of Christmas so directly convey the personal appeal of Jesus Christ like “Sweet Little Jesus Boy.”. Mistaken by many to be an old American spiritual sung by slaves of the south in the 19th century the song was actually written in … The world treat You mean, Lord; I heard the African American styling and it’s interesting to learn that although the great Mahalia Jackson made it universally known, a white man actually wrote it. I pray that your solo reached into the depths of those who heard you sing. Its style is similar to African-American spirituals. That music became Mahalia’s life and passion. It is sometimes known as the Candle of Peace. Renowned Gospel recording artist Mahalia Jackson popular­ized Robert MacGimsey’s composition in 1955, making the song a staple of Black Church music at Christmas. See more ideas about jesus, mary and jesus, blessed mother. The first consistent response is to say, “He’s a nobody.  He didn’t even exist.  Or if he did exist, we can’t know anything about him.  The gospels are myths and legends with no grounding in history.  I may like the victory from defeat theme in the gospels, but I don’t need Jesus for that.  I don’t really care who this Jesus is and neither should you.  The billions of Christians singing to Jesus this week are worshiping a figment of their imagination.”  That would be consistent. English; français; Login; Toggle navigation. Jan 27, 2021 - Explore Barbara Hallinan's board "Sweet Little Jesus Boy... Come Let Us Adore Him", followed by 183 people on Pinterest. Note about how the song should be sung ("intimately to the Jesus Child" on first page of music. Kevin and his wife, Trisha, have nine children: Ian, Jacob, Elizabeth, Paul, Mary, Benjamin, Tabitha, Andrew, and Susannah. Lyrics begin: "Sweet little Jesus Boy, they made you be born in a manger." And yet God sent his son to reveal the love of the father in that awful time Israel’s history. [note] Toggle navigation York University's Institutional Repository. My dearly departed father sang Sweet Little Jesus Boy every Christmas in church when I was a boy. Sweet little Jesus boy They made you be born in a manger. Baritone Lawrence Tibbett introduced the song, and it went on to be recorded by choirs and other solo artists. Sweet little Holy Child, Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Mahalia Jackson - Sweet Little Jesus Boy at Discogs. Form: Song . It begins with a stark telling of how Christ as a child, and later as a man, would not be accepted by the world: Didn’t know You’d come to save us, Lord; The song then takes an immediate, personal turn as it acknowledges Christ knows the troubles of all: With great sadness, and humility, the song ex­presses the message of Christ understood by some but missed by so many: Master, You done show’d us how, even when you was dyin’. “I Wonder as I Wander,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” were hallmark Christmas tunes of the 1930s and thus reflect a far different feeling for Christmas than the songs that came out just a de­cade later. Sweet little Jesus Boy They made You be born in a manguh 1 Sweet little Holy chil' 2 Didn't know who You wus. Jackson, also from Louisiana, grew up under the influence of her father, a Baptist preacher who in­sisted on Gospel themed music only in his home. 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