William Blake

Little Lamb who made thee Meaning: The speaker gently asks the lamb who created it.

Dost thou know who made thee Meaning: The question is repeated to sound curious and tender.

Gave thee life & bid thee feed. Meaning: The creator gave the lamb life and food.

By the stream & o'er the mead; Meaning: The lamb is pictured feeding beside water and grass.

Gave thee clothing of delight, Meaning: The creator also gave it lovely clothing.

Softest clothing wooly bright; Meaning: Its soft wool is described as bright and pleasant.

Gave thee such a tender voice, Meaning: The lamb has a gentle voice.

Making all the vales rejoice: Meaning: That soft sound makes the valleys feel joyful.

Little Lamb who made thee Meaning: The speaker repeats the question again for emphasis.

Dost thou know who made thee Meaning: The wonder about creation continues.

Little Lamb I'll tell thee, Meaning: Now the speaker says the answer will be given.

Little Lamb I'll tell thee! Meaning: The child repeats the promise warmly.

He is called by thy name, Meaning: The creator shares the lamb's own name.

For he calls himself a Lamb: Meaning: This points to Christ, who is also called a lamb.

He is meek & he is mild, Meaning: He is gentle and humble.

He became a little child: Meaning: He also became a child.

I a child & thou a lamb, Meaning: The speaker connects the child, the lamb, and Christ together.

We are called by his name. Meaning: All three are linked by innocence and shared naming.

Little Lamb God bless thee. Meaning: The poem ends with a blessing for the lamb.

Little Lamb God bless thee. Meaning: The repeated blessing makes the ending sound loving and prayerful.