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“What babe new born is this that in a manger cries? Near on her lowly bed his happy mother lies. Oh, see the air is shaken with white and heavenly wings-- This is the Lord of all the earth, this is the King of Kings.” quote by Richard Watson Gilder
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“What babe new born is this that in a manger cries? Near on her lowly bed his happy mother lies. Oh, see the air is shaken with white and heavenly wings-- This is the Lord of all the earth, this is the King of Kings.”

Richard Watson Gilder

About This Quote

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

The poem celebrates the newborn Christ, describing the humble setting and divine presence.

In simple terms: It praises Jesus' birth and heavenly signs.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on humility and divine wonder.

Themes

faith humility divine presence

Mood

reverent inspirational

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • Christmas services
  • religious education
  • personal meditation

Key Concepts

theology poetic imagery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does humility teach us today?
  • How do we recognize divine moments?
A Different Perspective

May overlook historical context of Nativity.

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