The Wiseman's Song
Sawyer Brown · Hallelujah He Is Born [Curb] [1997]
Wisdom is knowing what to seek
With a star as my guide I'm on my way
To see if heaven sent down a baby today
If I follow, I'll learn the way to go
The star rests above where the baby lays
Where shepherds gather round to watch and pray
Kneeling before him my heart finds
A peace that is surely from God's own child
If I follow, I'll learn the way to go
The road I now travel is not the same
As the path that brought me to this place
My heart is full --- my eyes open wide
Knowing only his love can make us wise
If we follow, we'll learn the way to go
They call me a wiseman but I believe
Wisdom is knowing what to seek
The Wiseman's Song
Sawyer Brown's 'The Wiseman's Song' stands as a quintessential example of their signature blend of gospel-infused rock and Southern soul. Recorded for the 1997 compilation 'Hallelujah He Is Born,' the track showcases the band's signature harmonies and driving rhythm section, hallmarks of their career spanning from the late 1980s through the 2000s. The song reflects the group's deep roots in the gospel tradition, a style they famously popularized by integrating it with rock instrumentation. As a staple of their discography, the recording captures the spiritual fervor and musical precision that defined their work during the peak of their commercial success, cementing their legacy as pioneers of the Southern rock gospel movement.