Unto US a Son Is Given

Name: Unto US a Son Is Given
Author: Alice Meynell

"In this collection of essays, Alice Meynell reflects on the joys and challenges of raising children, the importance of family and tradition, and the inevitability of change and growth. With poignant insight and lyrical prose, Meynell explores the complexities of human experience and the enduring power of love and legacy." I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational · 122 words

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Given, not lent,

And not withdrawn -- once sent,

This Infant of mankind, this One,

Is still the little welcome Son.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational
Length: 122 words
Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is known for her lyrical, sensitive verse, subsuming readers into an introspective world.
Religious — The title, taken from the Christian Bible, suggests themes of devotion and faith.
Inspirational — Meynell's works often encourage readers to ponder life's profoundest mysteries, providing inspiration through the beauty of her prose.