The Mother's Prayer by Edith Nesbit
A grieving mother prays to God after her son's death in war, recalling the joy he brought her and the promises of his life now broken. She accepts the sacrifice, pleading with God to take victory and not let it be in vain.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1908 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 657 words
First lines
THIS was my little son Who leapt and laughed on my knee: Body we made with love, Soul made with love by Thee.
This was the mystery In which I worshipped Thy grace; This was the sign to me- The unveiling of Thy face . . .
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The Mother's Prayer is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edith Nesbit, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure, Family
- Length: 657 words
- Structure: 1 section, 22 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The narrative is centered around a mother's love and care for her children, making it suitable for a young audience.
- Fantasy — The story involves magical elements and supernatural occurrences.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey and a series of exciting events and challenges.
- Family — The story explores familial relationships and dynamics.
Tags
Family · Motherhood · Parenting · Children · Love · Sacrifice · Selflessness · Devotion · Faith · Hope · Prayer · Spirituality