A Prayer by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea that a person's thoughts and desires can shape their reality. It suggests that if one focuses on positive and uplifting thoughts, they will attract good fortune and happiness into their life. Conversely, negative thoughts will bring about undesirable consequences. The speaker implores the universe to grant them the ability to think only pure and noble thoughts, believing this will lead to a better existence.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1886 · Genre: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical · 149 words
First lines
Just as I shape the purport of my thought, Lord of the Universe, shape Thou my lot. Let each ill thought that in my heart may be, Mould circumstance and bring ill luck to me.
Until I weed the garden of my mind From all that is unworthy and unkind, Am I not master of my mind, dear Lord? Then as I _think_, so must be my reward.
Who sows in weakness, cannot reap in strength, That which we plant, we gather in at length. Great God of Justice, be Thou just to me, And as my thoughts, so let my future be.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1886 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical, Inspirational
- Length: 149 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs rhyme and meter.
- Spiritual — The content addresses a higher power and reflects on moral and spiritual themes.
- Philosophical — The text explores themes of thought, consequence, and justice, reflecting on the nature of existence and morality.
- Inspirational — The work aims to inspire self-reflection and personal growth through its themes and messages.
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Poetry · Spirituality · Religion · Faith · Hope · Inspiration · Motivation · Uplifting · Optimism · Positive Thinking · Mindfulness · Self-Reflection