Zacchaeus (song)

Zacchaeus (song)

Zacchaeus, sometimes Zaccheus, or Zacchaeus Was a Wee Little Man, or other variations, is a traditional Christian children's song. The song recounts the story of Zacchaeus as reported in Luke 19:1–10. As the song tells of Zacchaeus's attempts to see Jesus by climbing a sycamore tree, there are a series of hand motions that accompany the song. The song is one of the more popular children's bible songs, [cite web | title = Zacchaeus | work = Kid Songs | url = http://kidsongs.wordpress.com/2006/08/04/zacchaeus/ | accessdate = 2008-09-27] and has been featured on numerous christian children's music collections. [cite web | title = Search results for Zacchaeus | work = allmusic.com | url = http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=17:1778098 | accessdate = 2008-09-27] [cite web | title = Search results for Zaccheus | work = allmusic.com | url = http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=17:1778101 | accessdate = 2008-09-27]

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