Mary's Lullaby
Mary's Lullaby: Reverence for a Divine Child
Lyrics
Here I am before a King
Expressing presence and reverence before a monarch or divine figure.
Slowly, now, He's waking
Describing the gradual awakening of the mentioned King.
Said to be my Prince of peace
Referring to the King as the source of tranquility and harmony.
In my arms, this Baby
Embracing a baby in the speaker's arms, likely symbolic of divine love.
Oh what God has given me
Expressing gratitude for the gift bestowed by God.
Sleeping Child, who You'll be
Reflecting on the identity and future of the sleeping child.
Is greater than this world I'm in
Acknowledging the profound significance of the child beyond worldly concerns.
So come, behold, my Baby
Inviting others to witness and experience the presence of the baby.
Here He lays, this faultless Child
Describing the child as flawless and blameless.
Heaven bows before Him
Highlighting the reverence of heavenly beings toward the child.
While I sing a lullaby
Indicating the singing of a lullaby, possibly conveying comfort and protection.
Still, He sleeps, this Baby
Emphasizing the continued peaceful sleep of the baby.
Oh what God has given me
Reiterating gratitude for the divine gift represented by the child.
Sleeping Child, who You'll be
Reflecting on the future identity of the sleeping child.
Is greater than this world I'm in
Reaffirming the child's significance transcending worldly matters.
So come, behold, my Baby
Encouraging others to witness the presence of the baby.
This, this is Christ the King
Declaring the identity of the baby as Christ the King.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Mentioning the guardianship of shepherds and the praise of angels for the King.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud
Urging a quick response to honor and praise the baby.
The babe, the Son of Mary
Identifying the baby as the Son of Mary, emphasizing the human connection.
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