The Day of the Lord by Charles Kingsley

Name: The Day of the Lord
Author: Charles Kingsley

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

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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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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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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.