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“A Babe on the breast of a Maiden he lies, Yet sits with the Father on high in the skies; Before him their faces the Seraphim hide, While Joseph stands waiting, unscared, by his side. . . . O wonder of wonders, which none can unfold, The Ancient of Days is an hour or two old; The Maker of all…” quote by John C. Clark
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““A Babe on the breast of a Maiden he lies, Yet sits with the Father on high in the skies; Before him their faces the Seraphim hide, While Joseph stands waiting, unscared, by his side. . . . O wonder of wonders, which none can unfold, The Ancient of Days is an hour or two old; The Maker of all things is made of the earth, Man is worshiped by Angels, and God comes to birth.45””

John C. Clark

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A mythic passage describing a divine birth scene where angels, Joseph, and the Ancient of Days converge, emphasizing wonder and creation.

In simple terms: A heavenly scene of birth with angels and divine wonder.

Key Takeaway

Embrace awe in moments of creation.

Themes

myth divine birth wonder angelic creation

Mood

reverent inspired mythic

Type

Parenting:0 Wonder:1 Wonders:0 Angels God:0 Comes Birth:0 Joseph Stands:0

When to use this quote

  • religious study
  • artistic inspiration
  • spiritual practice
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

theology mythology symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this narrative inspire you?
  • What does “Ancient of Days” represent?
A Different Perspective

Historical accuracy is unclear; symbolic rather than factual.

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