Spiritual, probably based on JOB 12:10: "In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind."

HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS
"Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the LORD. . . . "
EPHESIANS 5:19

This is a famous Afro-American spiritual probably based on Job 12:10: "In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind." Remarkably, it became a #1 hit in 1958, as sung by Brit singers, Laurie London. Go here. For a TV performance (probably synched) go here. You can also click the consoles below, but clear your cookies and cache first or you may not see them.

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He's got the whole world in his hands (3), He's got the whole world in his hands. He's got the little bitty baby in  his hands (3), He's got the whole world in his hands. Refrain. He's got you and me brother in his hands, he's got you and me sister in his hands, he's got you and me brother in his hands, He's got the whole world in his hands. Refrain.
He's got everybody here in his hands (3), He's got the whole world in his hands. Refrain.

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