Some babies talk early, but very few sing when they are just a couple months old.
One baby couldn’t help but join in with the church choir. When he heard his grandma singing, he had to chime in and sing with her.
Of course, his lyrics may have been a little off, but he had the right tone.
He sure seems to love to listen to the music. The song his grandma is singing is called “Something About the Name of Jesus.”
The lyrics are:
“There is something about the name Jesus
Something about the name Jesus.
It is the sweetest name I know.
Oh, how I love the name Jesus,
Oh, how I love the name Jesus,
It is the sweetest name I know.
“Some people say I’m crazy, but
I can’t explain the power that I feel when I call your name
(When I call your name)
Said it’s just like fire shut up in my bones.
The holy ghost is moving (yes it is)
And just won’t leave me alone.
There’s something.
“Said it’s sweeter than honey from a honeycomb.
I can feel the holy ghost moving
And it won’t leave won’t leave me alone.
(No, no, no, no, no, no)
At the name of Jesus (oh)
Every knee has got to bow (got to bow).
So, you don’t have to wait till the fire comes.
You can call on him, shout, praise him, do it right now.
“Something about the name Jesus,
Something about the name Jesus.
It is the sweetest name I know.
Oh, how I love the name Jesus,
Oh, how I love the name Jesus.
It is the sweetest name I know,
I know, I know, I know.
“Oh I love the name Jesus (Jesus)
Oh (oh)
Oh (oh)
Jesus”
Aside from the obvious benefits of soothing and building language skills, there are plenty of reasons that parents and grandparents should sing to their babies.
Several studies have been conducted on the subject and they have all shown that music has a positive effect on babies. Michael Zollicoffer, M.D., a pediatrician at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, said:
“Being vocal in any way is beneficial to babies. It’s the vocal resonance and the interaction that helps the babies with their development. But whatever you do, don’t make talking or singing with your baby another ‘to-do.’ It can–and should be–a fun and relaxing time for both you and your baby. When you are both enjoying interacting together, the benefits will come. Let development be natural!”
The National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders also says:
“The first three years of life, when the brain is developing and maturing, is the most intensive period for acquiring speech and language skills. These skills develop best in a world that is rich with sounds, sights, and consistent exposure to the speech and language of others.
“There appear to be critical periods for speech and language development in infants and young children when the brain is best able to absorb language. If these critical periods are allowed to pass without exposure to language, it will be more difficult to learn.”
It looks like this little guy will get plenty of attention and singing with his family.
They all seem to be very involved in the church and the choir. Maybe this little guy will even join it when he is old enough.
Until then, he will have to listen and sing with his family and count on them to teach him the right notes. By the time he is old enough to talk, he should have a pretty good vocabulary and a good ear for music.
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