Hey roots archivers,
I found many references to the Negus as "The Lilly of the Valley" in roots songs, and i was wondering if some of you have a clue about the link between the nice flower that blooms at the end of spring and Haile Selassie...
Any help welcome !
Pluie.
Lilly of the Valley
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Jason Allen
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Re: Lilly of the Valley
Pluie-
It's a Biblical reference. Used by King Solomon (Song of SOlomon 2:1) in his writings.
Became a very popular hymn by C.W. Fry:
He's the Lily of the Valley,
The bright and Morning Star.
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
It's a Biblical reference. Used by King Solomon (Song of SOlomon 2:1) in his writings.
Became a very popular hymn by C.W. Fry:
He's the Lily of the Valley,
The bright and Morning Star.
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
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Pluie
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Re: Lilly of the Valley
Yep, I guessed it was a biblical reference, but why the lilly of the valley ? Is this more than a simple metaphor ? Does it carry a specific meaning ?
Pluie.
Pluie.
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Jah Titus
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Re: Lilly of the Valley
yeah man, it`s used by Max Romeo inna "Every Man Ought To Know" songJason Allen wrote: It's a Biblical reference. Used by King Solomon (Song of SOlomon 2:1) in his writings.
Became a very popular hymn by C.W. Fry:
He's the Lily of the Valley,
The bright and Morning Star.
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
BLESS
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powderpuff
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Re: Lilly of the Valley
It is quoted to emphasize the descent of the Negus from the House of Solomon.
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Jah Titus
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Re: Lilly of the Valley
wat more do yu waan man?Pluie wrote:Yep, I guessed it was a biblical reference, but why the lilly of the valley ? Is this more than a simple metaphor ? Does it carry a specific meaning ?
IT´s de Beauty of CREATION
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