Song Description

Mother abandons child- child grows up to be a powerful healer

Lyrics

Joseph found Jesse
When he was several minutes old
In a damp abandoned building
In the dark December cold
He was left there by his mother
She was a poor little frightened girl
All alone in this world
Joseph raised Jesse
Just like he was his own
He said, "Don't blame your mom,
She didn't know what to do.
She didn't know the truth about you"

(chorus)
You are the Light of the World
God's Precious One
Your Light is brighter than a thousand suns
A beacon shining through the night
Light of the World

Jesse soon discovered
He had healing in his hands
And love poured from his heart
As he moved throughout the town
And the crowds would gather 'round him
And all their cries would cease
In the presence of his peace

She stepped out from the crowd
And fell down at his feet,
Said, "I'm your mother..."
Then she began to weep
He knelt beside her
Said, "I forgive you"

You are the Light of the World
God's Precious One
Your Light is brighter than a thousand suns
A beacon shining through the night
Light of the World

A young man stabbed Jesse
For the small change in his hand
He said, "Give me all your money.
I was born to be bad"
Jesse was dying
But Jesse never lost his smile
He said, "Go on, Son,
I'll be gone in a little while
But before you go
I want you to know

(chorus)
You are the Light of the World
God's Precious One
Your Light is brighter than a thousand suns
A beacon shining through the night
Light of the World
God's Precious One
Your LIght is brighter than a thousand suns
A beacon shining through the night
Light of the World