"Come to Jesus" by Mindy Smith
Connect with Scripture: Mark 10:13-16
And they were bringing children to [Jesus] that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. [14] But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. [15] Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it." [16] And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, Copyright(C) 2000; 2001 by Crossway Bibles. All Rights Reserved.
Today’s Song: “Come to Jesus,” by Mindy Smith, from the album, One Moment More
1. Oh, my baby, when you're older
Maybe then you'll understand
You have angels to dance around your shoulders
'Cause at times in life you’ll need a helping hand
2. Oh, my baby, when you're prayin'
Leave your burden by my door
You have Jesus standing at your bedside
To keep you calm, keep you safe away from harm
Chorus
Worry not my daughters
Worry not my sons
Child, when life don't seem worth livin'
Come to Jesus
And let Him hold you in His arms
3. Oh, my baby, when you're cryin'
Never hide your face from me
I've conquered hell and driven out the demons
I have come with a life to set you free
Chorus
Worry not my daughters
Worry not my sons
Child, when life don't seem worth livin'
Come to Jesus
And let Him hold you in His arms
4. Oh, my baby, when you're dyin’
Believe the healing of His hand
Here in heaven we will wait for your arrival
Here in heaven you will finally understand
Here in heaven we will wait for your arrival
Here in heaven you will finally understand
Chorus
Worry not my daughters
Worry not my sons
Child, when life don't seem worth livin'
Come to Jesus
And let Him hold you in His arms
Music & lyrics by Mindy Smith © 2004, Big Yellow Dog Music
Behind the Music
1. Stanza 1, considering the first line, who is this song addressed to?
2. Stanza 1, Psalm 91:11-12 says,
“For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.
On their hands they will bear you up,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.
How does this stanza refer to this same idea?
Is there any danger in focusing on the angels that “dance around your shoulders”?
3. Stanza 2, what biblical reference(s) are made here?
4. Chorus, how is the chorus reminding of us of what we learn in the passage from Mark?
5. Chorus, does the line “when life don’t seem worth living” strike you as a bit stark?
6. Stanza 3, what biblical references(s) are made here?
7. Chorus, when you’re worrying, it seems particularly difficult for someone to tell you not to worry—even though Jesus tells us not to worry. Why might it be easier to hear in Smith’s song?
8. Stanza 4, who is speaking in this verse?
9. Stanza 4, what does Revelation 6 tell us about those waiting? Rev. 6:9-11
When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the witness they had borne. [10] They cried out with a loud voice, "O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?" [11] Then they were each given a white robe and told to rest a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers should be complete, who were to be killed as they themselves had been.
10. Stanza 4, the ending line returns to the second line about understanding later. What don’t we understand now?
11. “This song is a lullaby.” Agree or disagree?
Credits
Lyrics copyright Mindy Smith & Big Yellow Dog Music.
Mindy Smith
Vanguard Records
For more about Mindy Smith's album, see my review by clicking here.
