Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming
Ordinary Time Lyrics
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Of Jesse's lineage coming, as men of old have sung
It came, a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter
When half spent was the night
Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind
With Mary we behold it, the virgin mother kind
To show God's love aright, she bore to men a Savior
O Savior, Child of Mary, Who felt our human woe
O Savior, King of glory, Who dost our weakness know
Bring us at length we pray, to the bright courts of Heaven
And to the endless day
The lyrics of "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming" describe the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ and his role as the Savior. The song begins by referencing a rose blooming from a tender stem, symbolizing the birth of Jesus from the lineage of Jesse as prophesied in the Old Testament. The rose is portrayed as a floweret bright that appears amidst the cold of winter, symbolizing the hope and light Jesus brings to a world consumed by darkness.
The second verse highlights the connection between the Old and New Testaments. It mentions Isaiah, who prophesied about the coming of the rose, and Mary, the kind virgin mother who witnessed the fulfillment of this prophecy. Mary, being chosen by God, is recognized as the vessel through which God's love is shown to humanity, as she bears the Savior, Jesus Christ.
The final verse addresses Jesus directly as the Savior and King of glory. It acknowledges his understanding of human weakness and the struggles we face. The lyrics convey a plea to the Savior to lead humanity to the bright courts of Heaven and the endless day, emphasizing the ultimate goal of salvation and eternal life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming" beautifully depict the fulfillment of prophecies and the role of Jesus Christ as the Savior of humanity, bringing light, hope, and ultimate redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming from tender stem hath sprung
Behold, a beautiful rose has emerged from a delicate stem
Of Jesse's lineage coming, as men of old have sung
From the lineage of Jesse, as prophesied by ancient men
It came, a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter
It arrived, a radiant flower, in the midst of a cold winter
When half spent was the night
When the night was nearly half over
Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind
As Isaiah had foretold, the Rose of my thoughts
With Mary we behold it, the virgin mother kind
With Mary, we witness the gentle virgin mother
To show God's love aright, she bore to men a Savior
To reveal God's love, she gave birth to a Savior for humanity
When half spent was the night
When the night was nearly half over
O Savior, Child of Mary, Who felt our human woe
Oh, Savior, Child of Mary, who understood our human suffering
O Savior, King of glory, Who dost our weakness know
Oh, Savior, King of glory, who comprehends our vulnerabilities
Bring us at length we pray, to the bright courts of Heaven
We earnestly pray to be brought to the glorious realms of Heaven
And to the endless day
And to the eternal day of everlasting joy
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Traditional Music
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