Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!mips!dimacs.rutgers.edu!aramis.rutgers.edu!athos.rutgers.edu!christian From: hegardt@pompe.ics.uci.edu (Mary Hegardt) Newsgroups: soc.religion.christian Subject: Help with song Message-ID: Date: 3 Jun 91 06:00:54 GMT Sender: hedrick@athos.rutgers.edu Lines: 37 Approved: christian@aramis.rutgers.edu I apologize if this isn't the right forum for this request, but I have been wondering about this song and I thought you people might be able to help me. Can anyone tell me *anything* about this song? We used to sing it in Vacation Bible School and it I guess we did discuss the allusions/symbolism in the lyrics, but I must not have been paying attention because I can't remember. I figured out the obvious ones (Gospel makers, etc.) but what are the "symbols at your door"? Something to do with Passover? Who are the "lily white boys"? Where does this song come from? Are there any experts in semiotics out there? I'll sing you one-o Green grow the rushes-o What is your one-o? One is one and all alone and ever more shall be so I'll sing you two-o Green grow the rushes-o What is your two-o Two, two the lily white boys, clothed all in green-o One is one and all alone and ever more shall be so (Subsequent verses are) 3,3 the rivals 4 for Gospel makers 5 for the symbols at your door 6 for the six proud walkers 7 for the 7 stars in the sky 8 for the April rainers 9 for the 9 bright shiners 10 for the 10 Commandments 11 for the 11 went up to heaven 12 for the 12 Apostles Thanks for any help you can offer!