Many of you have heard this song and probably thought it to be secular music. The truth is it was composed during a time of persecution and so as not to identify themselves as Christians because of the enemy, they sang this song. The Christians understood the message and communicated their commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word with others of like precious faith.We sometimes forget at this season of the year what others have suffered that we may enjoy the freedom and liberty in America to publicly sing and preach His precious Word.
A Partridge in a Pear Tree -A partridge was a valiant bird that would fight to it's death to defend its young - Symbol of Christ
Two Turtle Doves - The offering Mary and Joseph brought when Jesus was 40 days old
Three French Hens - Symbol of the rich and represented three wise men with gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Four Calling Birds - Four gospels calling for people to be saved.
Five Golden Rings - First five books of the Old Testament. The greatest books to the Jews - worth more than gold.
Six Geese a Laying - Eggs were a reminder of new life - 6 days of creation
Seven Swans a Swimming - Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit - Changing us from ugly duckling to swans - new life in Christ
Eight Maids a Milking - Eight beautiful teachings of Jesus known as the Beatitudes
Nine Ladies Dancing - Nine fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Ten Lords a Leaping - Men with authority - God's ten Commandments.
Eleven Pipers Piping - Eleven Apostles who remained faithful - Piped his Word - He's alive.
Twelve Drummers Drumming - Represent the 12 vital Christian beliefs in the Apostles Creed.
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