When Jesus Came Long Years Ago – Hymn Lyric
**Embracing Our Innate Humanity with Gentle Love** When Jesus came long years ago as a child, He understood and felt all that children experience, becoming a true Friend to each of us. His love shelters and defends us, growing more dear with each passing day. What He asks of us is a faithful, humble following, embracing our vulnerability with open hearts and genuine connection.
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When Jesus Came Long Years Ago – Hymn Lyric
When Jesus came, long years ago,
A little child was he,
And all that children feel and know,
He knows and feels for me.
In joy or fear to him I call,
He leads me day by day;
His heart can understand it all,
What I can never say.
His love will shelter and defend,
And ever grows more dear;
I never am without a Friend,
For Jesus Christ is near.
What precious treasure can I bring?
What labor of my hands?
A faithful, humble following
Is all his love demands.
Meaning of When Jesus Came Long Years Ago
Embracing Our Innate Humanity with Gentle Love
As we gather in collective thoughtfulness today, I invite you to journey with me into the intimate recesses of our hearts, reflecting on the essence of our shared human experience. The reflection that springs from the words of a timeless poem about Jesus as a child gently touches on the simplicity yet profoundity of our existence. It echoes an eternal truth: our vulnerabilities and desires for connection are deeply understood and intricately woven into the fabric of our being.
When we think of Jesus, we often imagine His divine wisdom, His acts of compassion, and His boundless love. Yet, how often do we pause to truly reflect on the simplicity of His beginnings? He entered our world as a child, experiencing the same joys and fears that we ourselves encounter. In our moments of vulnerability, we can find solace in recognizing that He, too, navigated the tender terrain of human emotion.
Imagine, for a moment, the simplicity and honesty of a child’s heart. Children naturally express their feelings, unguarded and unfiltered, reaching out for comfort and understanding. In our spiritual journey, embracing this childlike vulnerability can be a path to profound self-discovery and acceptance. We need not conceal our fears, our uncertainties, or our desires for comfort. Like a child calling out in moments of both joy and fear, we can bring our true selves forward, knowing there is a heart that understands us completely.
There is a beautiful reassurance in acknowledging that we are never alone. In times of solitude or doubt, we can find a faithful Friend who walks with us, one who intimately knows and shares in our experience. This divine companionship does not require grand offerings or unattainable feats. What is asked of us is simple yet profound: a faithful, humble following. Its a call to embrace our journey with sincerity and an open heart.
In a world that often values achievements and tangible successes, it can be easy to overlook the quiet power of humility and faithfulness. These qualities invite us to return to our truest selves, to honor our spiritual paths with gentleness and authenticity. The demands of love are not burdensome; they are invitations to live openly, to remain connected to our deepest truths, and to extend compassion to ourselves and others.
As we navigate our daily lives, let us remind ourselves of this tender and encompassing love that shelters and defends us. Let us carry the awareness that our humanity, with all its complexities, is not merely tolerated but is deeply understood and cherished. In this understanding, we find the courage to be ourselves, to surrender our fears and insecurities, and to embrace a life of genuine connection.
In the stillness of your day, I encourage you to pause and reflect on the child within youthe part that seeks understanding, the part that yearns for connection. Allow yourself to feel the gentle embrace of divine love, knowing that in every moment, you are held, understood, and cherished.
May this recognition infuse your heart with peace and inspire you to live with greater authenticity and compassion. As we walk this path together, let us remember that our vulnerabilities are not weaknesses, but profound aspects of our shared humanity, inviting us into deeper love and connection with ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
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