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Sweet Little Jesus Boy
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Jul 18, 2026 updated
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Casting Crowns' 'Sweet Little Jesus Boy' is a reflective Christmas song that contemplates the humble birth of Jesus and humanity's initial failure to recognize Him as the Savior. The lyrics express regret that people did not understand His purpose to take away sins, and draw a parallel between the mistreatment Jesus endured and the struggles believers face. The song gently acknowledges spiritual blindness while affirming that Jesus has shown the way, even through His death. It carries a tone of humble realization and gratitude for God's redemptive plan.
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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
Didn't know You'd come to save us all
To take our sins away
Our eyes were blind we did not see
We didn't know who You were
You have shown us how
And we are trying
Master You have shown us how
Even as You were dying
This world treats You mean Lord
Treats me mean too
But that's how things are done down here
We didn't know it was You
Didn't know You'd come to save us all
To take our sins away
Our eyes were blind we did not see
We didn't know who You were