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Poem: The Lamb By William Blake
Little Lamb who made thee
Dost thou know who made thee
Gave thee life & bid thee feed.
By the stream & o’er the mead;
Gave thee clothing of delight,
Softest clothing wooly bright;
Gave thee such a tender voice,
Making all the vales rejoice!
Little Lamb who made thee
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 & he is mild,
He became a little child:
I a child & thou a lamb,
We are called by his name.
Little Lamb God bless thee.
Little Lamb God bless thee.
Some Brief Questions:
- Why is “The Lamb” the most significant poem in the section on Innocence?
Ans: Because it extends the world of innocence to the animals. - What does the child ask the lamb?
Ans: The child asks the lamb who its Creator is. - How is the wool of the lamb?
Ans: The lamb has bright, soft, and warm wool. - Who is called by the name of the lamb?
Ans: The Creator of the lamb is called by the name of the lamb. - Why is Christ regarded as God?
Ans: Since Christ is known by God’s name, he is regarded as God. - What does the “Lamb” symbolize?
Ans: The Lamb is a symbol of Christ. - Why is Jesus Christ called the lamb?
Ans: According to Christian mythology, Christ is called the lamb because of his qualities of gentleness and meekness.