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Sweet Little Jesus Boy
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Aug 24, 2026 updated
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Meredith Andrews performs a tender rendition of the traditional African-American spiritual "Sweet Little Jesus Boy." The song reflects on the humble birth of Jesus in a manger and the world's failure to recognize Him as the Savior. It acknowledges human blindness and sin, confessing that people treated Jesus poorly and did not understand His identity or mission. The lyrics express a plea for forgiveness and a recognition of Jesus' sacrifice, even in death. The song carries a tone of reverence, humility, and repentance, inviting listeners to consider the profound mystery of the Incarnation and God's redemptive love.
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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
To take our sins away
Our eyes were blind, we could not see
We didn't know who You were
Long time ago, You were born
Born in a manger, Lord
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
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
Sweet little Jesus boy
Born a long time ago
Sweet little holy child
We didn't know who You were