The Son of Mary
Celestial Lullaby: Unveiling the Spiritual Essence in 'The Son of Mary'
Lyrics
What child is this, who laid to rest
Questioning the identity of the child at rest.
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Describing the child sleeping on Mary's lap.
Whom angels greet with voices sweet
Noting that angels greet the child with sweet voices.
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Shepherds are watching over the child.
This, this is Christ the King
Declaring that this child is Christ the King.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Shepherds guard and angels sing in reverence.
Haste, haste to bring Him grace
Urging to bring grace quickly to the child.
The son, the babe of Mary
Identifying the child as the son, the babe of Mary.
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh
Instructing to bring incense, gold, and myrrh as gifts.
Come, peasant, king, to praise Him
Inviting both peasants and kings to praise the child.
The King of kings salvation brings
Highlighting that the King of kings brings salvation.
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Suggesting that loving hearts should enthrone the child.
Raise, raise the Son on high
Encouraging to raise the Son (Christ) on high.
Let's sing and fill the earth and sky
Calling for singing to fill the earth and sky.
Joy, joy for Christ is born
Expressing joy for the birth of Christ.
The babe, the son of Mary
Reiterating that the child is the son of Mary.
What child is this, who laid to rest
Repeating the initial question about the child at rest.
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Reiterating the description of the child on Mary's lap.
Whom angels greet with voices sweet
Repeating the information about angels greeting the child.
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Reiterating that shepherds are watching over the child.
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