Quote by Cecil Frances Alexander, Once in

Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed,Where a Mother laid her BabyIn a manger for His bed:Mary was that Mother mild,Jesus Christ her little Child.

Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed,Where a

Summary

This quote is a description of a well-known scene from the biblical story of Jesus' birth. It portrays the humble and modest circumstances in which Jesus was born, inside a simple cattle shed with a manger as his cradle. The quote highlights the tenderness and meekness of Mary as she watches over her son, whom she identifies as Jesus Christ, emphasizing the divine significance of the child's presence in that lowly setting.

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By Cecil Frances Alexander, Once in

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