Pearls and Doves
Wise as serpents, gentle as doves. A pop-folk song about discernment — wolves in sheep's clothing, pearls of treasure, and walking safely in Jesus' love.
Lyrics · Singalong
Pearls and Doves — Lyrics
Verse 1
Listen close, little heart Not every smile is true Some wear wings of light But hide a thorn or two A soft voice may say, “Come here” But lead your feet astray Jesus gives you eyes to see The narrow, stronger way
Pre-Chorus
Shrewd like a serpent Gentle like a dove Wise with your footsteps Safe in Jesus’ love
Chorus
Pearls are for treasure (for treasure) Doves fly clean and white (clean and white) Watch for sheepish smiles now (watch them) Jesus is your light (Jesus is your light) Pearls are for treasure (for treasure) Doves fly clean and white (clean and white) Wise and kind and brave now Walking in His light
Verse 2
If a wolf wears woolly clothes You do not call it friend If a pig wants precious pearls You keep them safe to spend Jesus taught us how to know What grows and what will fade Truth is not a trick at all It stands through night and shade
Bridge
When things look sweet and shiny Ask, “Does this match His word?” When voices start to pull you Remember what you heard The cross makes you victorious His truth will guard your feet You do not walk alone now In Jesus, you stand complete
Bible verse · Little lesson
A verse to hide in your heart
“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”
Little lesson for little hearts
Jesus sends His followers into the world to be both wise and gentle. Wise means we know what is true and don't fall for tricks. Gentle means we are kind even when others are not. Only the Lord Jesus can grow both of these in us at once, by His Word and Spirit.
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