The Lamb : Quotations
The Lamb is a notable literary work by William Blake. A complete discussion of this literary work is given, which will help you enhance your literary skills and prepare for the exam. Read the Main texts, Key info, Summary, Themes, Characters, Literary devices, Quotations, Notes, to various questions of The Lamb.
Quotations
Little Lamb who made thee
Dost thou know who made thee
Gave thee life & bid thee feed.
Exp: In the first stanza, the speaker asks the lamb who created and fed it.
Gave thee clothing of delight,
Softest clothing wooly bright;
Gave thee such a tender voice,
Making all the vales rejoice!
Exp: The speaker is delighted to see the wonderful lamb with soft wool and a tender voice.
Little Lamb I’ll tell thee,
Little Lamb I’ll tell thee!
He is called by thy name,
For he calls himself a Lamb:
Exp: In the second stanza, the speaker, who is a joyful and innocent child, provides the answer that God created the lamb in such a beautiful manner. The speaker says Jesus calls himself a Lamb. Jesus is described in the Bible as the “Lamb of God”.