The Day of the Lord
The Day of the Lord is a novel written by Charles Kingsley that was first published in 1849. It tells the story of a young man named John who is sent to live with his uncle, a clergyman, after his parents die. The book explores themes such as faith, love, and redemption through the experiences of its characters.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Religious, Historical, Spirituality · 342 words
First lines
The Day of the Lord is at hand, at hand: Its storms roll up the sky: The nations sleep starving on heaps of gold; All dreamers toss and sigh; The night is darkest before the morn; When the pain is sorest the child is born, And the Day of the Lord at hand.
Gather you, gather you, angels of God -- Freedom, and Mercy, and Truth; Come! for the Earth is grown coward and old, Come down, and renew us her youth.
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The Day of the Lord is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charles Kingsley, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Historical, Spirituality, Christian Fiction, Philosophy
- Length: 342 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — The book is titled 'THE DAY OF THE LORD', which implies a significant religious undertone. Additionally, Charles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, so religious themes are expected.
- Historical — Charles Kingsley is known for his historical books, and the Biblical events referred to in the title historically underpin many of his works.
- Spirituality — The title 'THE DAY OF THE LORD' is a clear indication towards spirituality, likely delving into concepts of faith, morality and divine connection.
- Christian Fiction — Given Kingsley's religious background and the religious themes suggested by the title, the book likely contains elements associated with Christian fiction.
Tags
religion · Christianity · theology · spirituality · morality · apocalypse · prophecy · faith · redemption · judgment · hope · salvation