The Doxology by Charles Kingsley
The Doxology by Charles Kingsley: A poem that explores the idea of a person's soul being their most intimate and personal space, where they can be themselves without fear of judgment or criticism. The speaker of the poem reflects on their own soul and the various emotions and experiences that reside within it, ultimately concluding that the soul is a sacred and precious thing that should be cherished and protected.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1843 · Genre: Fiction, Historical fiction, Adventure · 5,293 words
First lines
Psalm viii. 1 and sqq. O Lord our Governor, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth, Thou that hast set Thy glory above the heavens!
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast Thou ordained strength, because of Thine enemies, that Thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.
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The Doxology is listed on Textopian as a speech by Charles Kingsley, dated 1843 CE.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1843 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical fiction, Adventure, Religion
- Length: 5,293 words
- Structure: 1 section, 27 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Fiction — Charles Kingsley primarily wrote fiction work.
- Historical fiction — Many of Kingsley's novels have a historical setting.
- Adventure — The author often incorporates elements of adventure in his writing.
- Religion — The title indicates a religious theme, as a doxology is a religious hymn.
Tags
religion · spirituality · Christianity · hymn · worship · faith · praise · theology · devotion · sacred · prayer · scripture