Hymn on Christ's Nativity

Name: Hymn on Christ's Nativity
Author: Alice Meynell

The poem "HYMN ON CHRIST'S NATIVITY" by Alice Meynell is a beautiful reflection on the meaning of Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. The hymn meditates on the mystery of God's love and the joy it brings to those who believe, making it a powerful and moving read.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1871 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational · 2,044 words

First lines

IT was the winter wild

While the heaven-born Child

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1871 CE
Language: English
Genres: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational, Historical, Spiritual
Length: 2,044 words
Structure: 1 section, 35 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Religious — The text is based on themes from Christianity, specifically focusing on the birth of Christ.
Poetry — The text is written in verse form and follows the stylistic and rhythmical devices of poetry.
Inspirational — The text aims to inspire and uplift its readers with messages of faith and hope.
Historical — The narrative refers to events and figures from biblical history.