Story Behind The Song
I am a woodcarver and a Christian songwriter. I was inspired to write this song for a special Easter Sunday service. It has been a hit ever since...a most requested solo.
Song Description
Jesus was a carpenter and it was quite profound that he died on a block of wood. This song compares the qualities of wood with his life and sacrifice.
Song Length |
3:26 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Folk - Religious |
Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Composed |
Subject |
General, Spirituality |
Similar Artists |
John Denver, Amy Grant |
Language |
English |
Era |
1990 - 1999 |
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Lyrics
In the land of Galilee you came into the world. Son of a carpenter you shaped the world to be. With your rugged hand and your gentle way, you gave the world your love on that dark and dismal day! Oh, -- sweet carpenter man they nailed you to a tree! Oh, sweet carpenter man how can it be you died for me! Oh, sweet carpenter man you came to set us free! Oh, sweet carpenter man, ooo! Wood is warm and wood is firm, it's grain is long and true. Shape my life that it might show the love which comes from you! Carve your name upon my heart for all the world to see. So all will know that I belong to you and you to me! Oh, sweet carpenter man they nailed you to a tree! Oh, sweet carpenter man how can it be you died for me? Oh, sweet carpenter man you came to set us free! Oh, sweet carpenter man, ooo! Like a tree rising from a seed up to the sky! One day we will meet eye to eye! Then like a vision fair quite plainly I will see, the hands of the carpenter who gave his life for me! Oh, sweet carpenter man you came down from the tree! Oh sweet carpenter man how can it be you died for me? Oh, sweet carpenter man you came to set us free! Oh, sweet carpenter man you live again in me! Oh, sweet carpenterman you live again in me!