By Faith with Thanksgiving
The story revolves around the theme of love, exploring its nature and significance. It delves into the idea that love is not a fleeting emotion or a physical sensation, but rather a divine force that transcends mortal experiences. The narrative suggests that love is an eternal and omnipresent entity that guides and nourishes human existence, much like a god.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Religious · 164 words
First lines
Love is no bird that nests and flies, No rose that buds and blooms and dies, No star that shines and disappears, No fire whose ashes strew the years: Love is the god who lights the star, Makes music of the lark's desire, Love tells the rose what perfumes are, And lights and feeds the deathless fire.
Love is no joy that dies apace With the delight of dear embrace -- Love is no feast of wine and bread, Red-vintaged and gold-harvested: Love is the god whose touch divine On hands that clung and lips that kissed, Has turned life's common bread and wine Into the Holy Eucharist.
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By Faith with Thanksgiving is listed on Textopian as a poem by Edith Nesbit, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Religious
- Length: 164 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form, with a rhythmic and rhyming structure, typical of poetry.
- Romance — The theme of love is central to the work, with a focus on its divine and eternal nature, common in romance literature.
- Religious — The work references religious concepts such as the Holy Eucharist, indicating a religious genre.
Tags
Christian Fiction · Religious Fiction · Inspirational Fiction · Faith-based Fiction · Thanksgiving Theme · Family Drama · Victorian Era · British Literature · Classic Fiction · Historical Fiction · Social Commentary · Morality Tale