“Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” is a beloved hymn that celebrates the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. With its hauntingly beautiful melody and rich theological imagery, this hymn has captivated listeners for centuries. As the song unfolds, it transports us to the scene of Christ’s nativity, inviting us to marvel at the wonder of God’s incarnate love.
The opening lines of the hymn paint a vivid picture of a tender rose blooming amidst the cold winter night, symbolizing the birth of Jesus, the long-awaited Messiah. This imagery serves as a poignant reminder of the hope and promise that Christ brings into the world, even in the darkest of times. As the song progresses, it explores the profound mystery of the Incarnation, proclaiming the divine origins of the newborn King.
Throughout the verses, “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” reflects on the prophetic promises of Scripture, pointing to the fulfillment of God’s plan of redemption through the birth of Jesus Christ. It speaks of the joy and wonder that accompany the arrival of the long-awaited Savior, whose coming heralds the dawn of a new era of grace and salvation for humanity.
Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming (Christian Hymn) Lyrics
1 Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming
From tender stem hath sprung!
Of Jesse’s lineage coming
As men of old have sung.
It came, a flower bright,
Amid the cold of winter
When half-gone was the night.
2 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
When half-gone was the night.
3 This Flower, whose fragrance tender
With sweetness fills the air,
Dispels with glorious splendor
The darkness everywhere.
True man, yet very God,
From sin and death He saves us
And lightens every load
