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Song of Jacob's Ladder
GEN 28:11-12
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This song is based on the biblical story of Jacob's ladder, which is found in Genesis 28. In the story, Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, with angels ascending and descending. The song tells the story of Jacob's dream and its significance, and it also speaks to the themes of hope, guidance, and God's love.
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C - G - Am - F
(Verse 1)
C G
As Jacob slept on lonely ground,
Am F
A vision filled his dreams.
C G
A ladder stood from earth to sky,
Am F
With angels in between.
(Chorus)
C G
Jacob's ladder, reaching high,
Am F
A bridge between the worlds.
C G
Angels ascending, angels descending,
Am F
Their songs of praise unfurled.
(Verse 2)
C G
The Lord stood at the ladder's top,
Am F
And spoke to Jacob there.
C G
"I'm with you, Jacob, fear not,
Am F
Your future I will share."
(Chorus)
C G
Jacob's ladder, reaching high,
Am F
A bridge between the worlds.
C G
Angels ascending, angels descending,
Am F
Their songs of praise unfurled.
(Verse 3)
C G
Through Joseph's dreams, the Lord did guide,
Am F
To Egypt's safety fair.
C G
And when Herod died, he spoke again,
Am F
And Joseph brought them there.
(Chorus)
C G
Jacob's ladder, reaching high,
Am F
A bridge between the worlds.
C G
Angels ascending, angels descending,
Am F
Their songs of praise unfurled.
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(Bridge)
C G
Oh, Jacob's ladder, still it stands,
Am F
A beacon in the night.
C G
A promise of God's love for us,
Am F
A path to heaven's light.
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(Chorus)
C G
Jacob's ladder, reaching high,
Am F
A bridge between the worlds.
C G
Angels ascending, angels descending,
Am F
Their songs of praise unfurled.
(Outro)
C G
Jacob's ladder, reaching high,
Am F
Jacob's ladder, reaching high.