Song Description
Jacob, a Patriarch, the father of what would
become the 12 tribes of Israel, had a
complicated life, one worth examining from
many perspectives. His devotion to Rachel
is one of the few stories of romantic love in the Bible.
| Song Length |
4:19 |
Genre |
Pop - Religious, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Serene |
Subject |
General, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Sarah Mclachlan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Reference: Genesis 29:20
The story of Jacob and Rachel
He served seven years but they seemed but a day
For he loved her, for he loved her
God and man made demands but he did not sway
For he loved her, for he loved her, for he loved her
I am scared, all alone-I have cheated the unknown
My duty lies too far to see
They expect too much from me
I have wrestled with my fears
A lasting hurt through all my years.
Then by the oasis set in sand
The crawling ends as I begin to stand
He served seven years?
Treachery and deceit do not signal my defeat
My love divided yet a family grows
How I yearn for oseh shalom
My winter brings sons of joy
Yet ripped from my arms - a jealous ploy
The blessings from my fading light
Are bittersweet as was my life
He served seven years?