The Author's Connotation To God
The author uses connotations to express his admiration to God. He mentions that the creator of the lamb giving it “ delighting cloth.” However, it is not just clothing, it is an extended metaphor for going back to the lamb. The creator gives the lamb, or the child, delight and happiness. According to the bible, Jesus calls himself a lamb. Jesus gives us life, hope and joy. Also line 15-16 “ He is meek and he is mild, He became a little child” shows author’s admiration. From the syntax way, “meek” and “ mild” are showed Jesus shared the lamb’s character.