Thanks, Laikhe Jones. When I lead songs like this one in worship, I try to remind people as I introduce them that there are many rich opportunities for interpretation; I invite them to think on the song, and come up with applications just like yours that might be something for them to consider in daily life.

I wondered if you know about our African American Spirituals permathread where there are background essays on spirituals in general, as well as links to even more songs and discussions about them: CLICK

I look forward to more commentary from you in the threads linked from that permathread,

~Susan