Down In Yon Forest
Paris Twila Lyrics
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The bells of paradise, I heard them ring
It's cover'd all over with purple and pall
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything
In that hall there stands a bed
The bells of paradise I heard them ring
It's cover'd all over with scarlet and red
Under that bed there runs a flood
The bells of paradise I heard them ring
The one half runs water, the other runs blood
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything
Over that bed the moon shines bright
The bells of paradise I heard them ring
Denoting our Savior was born this night
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything
The lyrics to Paris Twila's song "Down In Yon Forest" are a beautiful representation of the Christmas season and the love Christians have for their Savior, Jesus Christ. The forest hall that is described in the lyrics is believed to be a metaphorical representation of the world as a whole. The hall is draped in purple and pall, suggestive of the beauty of the world that God created as well as the darkness that pervades it.
The bed in the hall is a symbol of the manger where Jesus was born. It is covered in scarlet and red, representative of the blood that would be shed by Jesus Christ to redeem the world's sins. Below the bed, there runs a flood depicting the Holy Spirit flowing through the world, cleansing it of iniquity, and bringing about a new creation.
The moon shining bright over the bed is a reference to the star that led the magi, the shepherds, and all who came to see the newborn king. The bells that are heard ringing are a reminder of the promise of salvation that Christ brought to the world, ringing out in proclamation of His birth.
Line by Line Meaning
Down in yon forest there stands a hall
There is a hall located deep within the forest
The bells of paradise, I heard them ring
I heard the sweet sound of bells ringing, like those heard in heaven
It's cover'd all over with purple and pall
The hall is adorned with a royal purple and black covering
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything
I have a deep and unconditional love for Jesus Christ above all else
In that hall there stands a bed
Inside the hall, there is a bed
It's cover'd all over with scarlet and red
The bed is covered in a bright red and vibrant scarlet fabric
Under that bed there runs a flood
Beneath the bed, there is a flowing stream
The one half runs water, the other runs blood
The stream is divided into two halves, one with water and the other with blood
Over that bed the moon shines bright
The moon shines with a bright light above the bed
Denoting our Savior was born this night
This signifies that our Lord and Savior Jesus was born on this night
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything
My love for Jesus Christ is unwavering and above any other love
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.