Dorinda Clark Cole - No Not One Lyrics
Lyrics
There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus
No not one- No not one
None else can heal all our soul's diseases
No not one- No not one
Jesus knows all about our struggles
He will guide until the day is done
Not my mother not my father
Not my sister nor my brother
Can do me like Jesus can
No not one- No not one
He is there all the time
He's Emmanuel all the time
Angel watching over me
(REPEAT)
I've got an angel watching me
Keeping me from all harm and danger
Angel watching over me
Video
No Not One
Meaning & Inspiration
Dorinda Clark-Cole's powerful 2020 release, "No Not One," is a profound affirmation of the unparalleled sufficiency of Jesus Christ in the life of a believer. The song's core message resonates deeply with the timeless truth that no earthly relationship, no matter how cherished, can rival the divine care and redemptive power found in Christ. The lyrics artfully convey that while human love and support are precious, they are ultimately limited in their capacity to address the deepest spiritual needs. Jesus, as the lyrics proclaim, is the one who truly understands our struggles, a sentiment echoed in Hebrews 4:15, which states, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin." This intimate knowledge of our human condition allows Jesus to be our ultimate guide and healer, a point emphasized by the lyric, "None else can heal all our soul's diseases." This speaks directly to the spiritual sickness of sin and the only true remedy found in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus, as described in Isaiah 53:5: "But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed."
The song starkly contrasts the limitations of familial bonds with the boundless grace of Jesus, declaring that "Not my mother not my father... Can do me like Jesus can." This is not to diminish the importance of earthly family, but rather to highlight that Jesus' commitment transcends even the strongest human ties. He is the constant presence, the "Emmanuel" – God with us – as prophesied in Matthew 1:23. This omnipresent nature is further illuminated in the repeated assertion that "He's Emmanuel all the time," underscoring His unfailing availability to His followers. The imagery of "an angel watching over me" serves as a beautiful metaphor for God's protective Providence, a concept rooted in Psalm 91:11, which promises, "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways." This divine guardianship ensures safety not only from physical harm but from the spiritual dangers that threaten the soul. Ultimately, "No Not One" is a resounding testament to the unique and indispensable role of Jesus in salvation, guidance, and protection, a truth that has sustained and inspired believers throughout the ages.