Here's a brief background:<br /><br />* Biblical Foundation: The song draws heavily from biblical imagery, particularly from the Gospel of John, where John the Baptist declares, "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29). It also references prophecies in Isaiah 53, which speak of a suffering servant like a lamb led to slaughter. The concept of Jesus as the "Lamb of God" is central to Christian theology, symbolizing His sacrificial death to atone for humanity's sins.<br /><br />* Composition: Twila Paris wrote the song when she was in her early twenties, She has described the writing process as feeling "almost like taking dictation," implying a sense of divine inspiration guiding her as she composed it at the piano.
