The Lamb
St. John's College Choir Lyrics
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Dost thou know who made thee?
Gave thee life, and bid thee feed
By the stream and o'er the mead
Gave thee clothing of delight
Softest clothing, woolly, bright
Gave thee such a tender voice
Making all the vales rejoice?
Dost thou know who made thee?
Little Lamb, I'll tell thee
Little Lamb, I'll tell thee
He is called by thy name
For He calls Himself a Lamb
He is meek, and He is mild
He became a little child
I a child, and thou a lamb
We are called by His name
Little Lamb, God bless thee
Little Lamb, God bless thee!
The lyrics of St. John's College Choir's song "The Lamb" explore the innocence and beauty of a little lamb, questioning who created this gentle creature and providing an answer that ties the lamb to a divine figure. In the first stanza, the singer asks the little lamb if it knows who gave it life and sustenance, clothing it in soft and delightful wool and providing it with a voice that brightens the valley. The question "Little Lamb, who made thee?" highlights the wonder and mystery behind this creation.
In the second stanza, the singer provides an answer to the question they posed, telling the lamb that the one who made it also calls himself a lamb. This reference to Jesus is further emphasized as the singer describes him as meek and mild, becoming a child. The final lines of the stanza draw a parallel between the child and the lamb, stating that they are both called by Jesus' name. The repetition of "Little Lamb, God bless thee" in the final line reinforces the idea of divine care and protection.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Lamb" present an image of purity, gentleness, and divine connection, evoking a sense of awe and reverence for the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
Little Lamb, who made thee?
Who is responsible for your creation, Little Lamb?
Dost thou know who made thee?
Do you have knowledge of the one who made you?
Gave thee life, and bid thee feed
Gave you life and also instructed you to graze for food.
By the stream and o'er the mead
Near a running water stream and over wide open fields.
Gave thee clothing of delight
Provided you with the wool on your body, which is a source of your comfort.
Softest clothing, woolly, bright
He gave you the softest form of clothing, which is your bright and lovely wool.
Gave thee such a tender voice
Bestowed upon you a gentle and soothing voice.
Making all the vales rejoice?
This pleasant voice fills valleys with happiness and joy.
Little Lamb, who made thee?
Who, Little Lamb, created you?
Dost thou know who made thee?
Do you have any idea of the one who has made you?
Little Lamb, I'll tell thee
Little Lamb, I will reveal to you.
Little Lamb, I'll tell thee
Little Lamb, I will reveal to you.
He is called by thy name
The one who created you is referred to by the same name as you, Little Lamb.
For He calls Himself a Lamb
Because He refers to Himself as a Lamb.
He is meek, and He is mild
He is gentle and kind.
He became a little child
He transformed Himself into a small child.
I a child, and thou a lamb
Both you, Little Lamb, and me, in the form of a child, are creatures of the same creator.
We are called by His name
Both of us have been christened by His name.
Little Lamb, God bless thee
May God bless you, Little Lamb.
Little Lamb, God bless thee!
May God continue to bless you, Little Lamb.
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Written by: John Tavener
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