Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming
The Calvary Chancel Choir Lyrics
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Of Jesse's lineage coming, as those of old have sung.
It came, a flower et 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 us a Savior,
It came, a flower et bright, amid the cold of winter,
When half spent was the night.
The lyrics of the hymn "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" by The Calvary Chancel Choir tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ during the winter season, using the imagery of a blooming rose. The hymn speaks to the miracle of Jesus' birth, which was foretold by the prophet Isaiah and fulfilled through the Virgin Mary. The first verse sets the tone for the hymn, describing the rose blossoming from the tender stem and coming from Jesse's lineage, just as the ancient scriptures had predicted. The second verse speaks to Mary's role in Jesus' birth, with the chorus repeating the phrase, "It came, a flower et bright, amid the cold of winter, when half spent was the night." This line serves as a reminder of the hope that comes with the promise of Jesus' birth during a time of darkness and struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming from tender stem hath sprung!
Behold how a rose has blossomed from a delicate stem!
Of Jesse's lineage coming, as those of old have sung.
As prophesied in ancient songs, this rose comes from the lineage of Jesse.
It came, a flower et bright, amid the cold of winter,
This bright flower arrived during the harshness of winter.
When half spent was the night.
When the night was half over and hope was fading.
Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind;
Isaiah prophesied of this rose that I speak of;
With Mary we behold it, the Virgin Mother kind.
Together with Mary, we witness the rose born of a compassionate virgin.
To show God's love aright, she bore to us a Savior,
To truly exemplify God's love, she gave birth to our Savior,
When half spent was the night.
When the night was half gone, and hope seemed to be vanishing.
Contributed by Colton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.