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Down In Yon Forest
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Aug 22, 2026 updated
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Twila Paris's 'Down In Yon Forest' is a traditional English carol that uses vivid imagery to tell the story of Christ's birth and sacrifice. The lyrics describe a hall, a bed, a flood, and the moon, each symbolizing aspects of the nativity and the crucifixion. The recurring line about loving Jesus above anything expresses deep devotion. The song connects the manger and the cross, highlighting the purpose of Christ's coming. It is a reflective piece that blends the joy of Christmas with the solemnity of Easter, making it suitable for both seasons.
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Down in yon forest there stands a hall
The bells of paradise, I heard them ring
It's cover'd all over with purple and pall
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything
In that hall there stands a bed
The bells of paradise I heard them ring
It's cover'd all over with scarlet and red
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything
Under that bed there runs a flood
The bells of paradise I heard them ring
The one half runs water, the other runs blood
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything
Over that bed the moon shines bright
The bells of paradise I heard them ring
Denoting our Savior was born this night
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything