Labor of Love
A Divine Tale: Labor of Love Amidst Silent Nights and Sacred Streets
Lyrics
It was not a silent night, there was blood on the ground
Describes a scene where there was commotion and violence; it wasn't a peaceful night, as indicated by the presence of blood.
You could hear a woman cry in the alleyway that night on the streets of David's town
Highlights the audible distress of a woman crying in the alleyways of David's town.
And the stable was not clean and the cobblestones were cold
Emphasizes the uncleanliness of the stable and the discomfort of the cold cobblestones.
And little Mary full of grace with tears upon her face had no mother's hand to hold
Portrays Mary, despite her grace, in a vulnerable state with tears, lacking her mother's comforting presence.
It was a labor of pain, it was a cold sky above
Signifies the difficulty and harshness of the situation, referencing pain and a cold, harsh environment.
But for the girl on the ground in the dark with every beat of her beautiful heart
Highlights the contrast between the challenging circumstances and the beauty of Mary's heart.
It was a labor of love
Summarizes the difficult situation as an act of love despite its challenges.
Noble Joseph by her side, callused hands and weary eyes
Describes Joseph, supporting Mary despite his own exhaustion and rough hands.
No midwives to be found on the streets of David's town in the middle of the night
Indicates the absence of help or support (midwives) in the town during that time of the night.
So he held her and he prayed, shafts of moonlight on his face
Depicts Joseph comforting Mary, illuminated by moonlight, while offering prayers.
But the baby in her womb, he was the maker of the moon
Symbolizes the significance of the baby in Mary's womb, attributing cosmic importance to him.
He was the Author of the Faith that could make the mountains move
Emphasizes the baby's role as a figure of immense power and faith, capable of extraordinary feats.
It was a labor of pain, it was a cold sky above
Reiterates the hardship and harshness of the situation, echoing the earlier description of pain and a cold sky.
But for the girl on the ground in the dark with every beat of her beautiful heart
Reiterates the juxtaposition between the difficult circumstances and the beauty within Mary's heart.
It was a labor of love
Restates the difficult situation as an act of love despite its challenges.
For little Mary full of grace, with tears on her face
Re-emphasizes Mary's grace amidst tears, depicting her experience as an act of love.
It was a labor of love
Confirms the challenging situation as an act of love for Mary.
It was not a silent night, on the streets of David's town
Concludes by reiterating that it wasn't a peaceful or silent night in David's town.
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