In my ongoing study of hymnals, I am drawn to “Amen, Amen (See the Baby).” Although it’s more of a Christmas song, this hymn is very uplifting, spiritual and so reflective of Jesus’ life.
The first verse says:
“O see the little baby
Lying in a manger
On Christmas morning see.”
It aligns with Luke 2, “Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.’”
They left the fields to seek this babe lying in the manger – see the baby, amen, amen.
The song continues:
“See Jesus in a temple
Talking to the elders
How are they marveled, see.”
In Luke 2, during Passover, Jesus was 12. They went to Jerusalem. Jesus lingered, but Joseph and Mary did not know it and they could not find him. They searched for three days and finally found him sitting in the temple with the elders. “We’ve been searching anxiously for you” they said to him. Jesus replied, “Why did you seek me? Did you not know that I must be about my Father’s business?”
See the baby, amen, amen.
Verse three of the song says:
“See Jesus at the sea shore
Preach to the people,
Healing all the sick ones.”
In Luke 4, when the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Jesus and He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them. “With the spirit of the Lord is upon me, anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor.”
See the baby, amen, amen.
Verse four continues:
“See Jesus on the cross,
Bearing all my sins
In bitter agony.”
John 3 tells us, “For God did not send His son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”
1 Corinthians 15 says, “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.”
Luke 23 says, “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do.”
See the baby, amen, amen.
Verse five says:
“Jesus died to save us,
Rose on that Easter morning
And lives on forever.”
In John 20, Mary on the first day found the stone moved and ran back and told everyone that they had taken Jesus away. They ran to the tomb only to find linens lying there. They left Mary there, weeping, and two angels appeared – one at the head, the other at the feet. When they asked Mary why she was weeping, she said they had taken her Lord. As she turned, she saw Jesus there. The same day the disciples assembled, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.”
John 6 – “Most assuredly I say to you, he who believes in me has everlasting life.”
See the baby, amen, amen.
Verse six continues:
“We’re singing Hallelujah!
Jesus is my Saviour
For He lives forever.”
1 Peter 2 says, “Who himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness by whose stripes you were healed.”
Revelations 22: “There shall be no night there, they need no lamp nor light of the sun for the Lord God gives them light and they shall rien forever and ever.”
See the baby, amen, amen.
Throughout this hymn, so many times people see the baby. I especially like in the story (Luke 3) when all the people were baptized by John the Baptist and it came to pass that Jesus was also baptized. While he prayed, the Heaven opened and the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him and a voice came from Heaven saying, “You are my beloved son. In you I am well pleased.”
See the baby, amen, amen.
This hymn is and has been so enjoyable to study. I hope that you find joy in it – there is so much more to read and learn from it. I will certainly be coming back to this hymn again. As my faith grows stronger, I hope to see the baby more clearly, to understand more clearly the life of Jesus.
Psalms 100:2 – “Serve the Lord with gladness, come before His presence with singing.”
In my study of hymns and scripture, I’m so grateful for the support from so many. They have spent time helping in my studies and writing. Thank you all for reading my articles in the paper and the very kind remarks. I’m so very appreciative to the staff of the News-Record for printing my articles.
Revelations 22:21 – “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.”
Tom Leach lives in Whitesboro and is a member of the First United Methodist Church. He also is involved in Bible studies and is a regular visitor at many of the churches in this community.