God Rules Alway
The poem explores the theme of faith and spirituality, presenting a optimistic view that God's power and wisdom are supreme and eternal. It describes God's omnipresence, guiding humanity through life's struggles and triumphs. The speaker expresses trust in God's justice, believing that evil will be punished and good rewarded.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1905 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Inspirational, Social Commentary · 671 words
First lines
Into the world's most high and holy places Men carry selfishness, and graft and greed. The air is rent with warring of the races; Loud Dogmas drown a brother's cry of need. The Fleet-of-Creeds, upon Time's ocean lurches; And there is mutiny upon her decks; And in the light of temples, and of churches, Against life's shores drift wrecks and derelicts. (God rules, God rules alway.)
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Inspirational, Social Commentary, Philosophical
- Length: 671 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The text is a poem with strong religious themes, focusing on divine rule and spiritual awakening.
- Inspirational — The poem aims to inspire readers with messages of hope, peace, and spiritual enlightenment.
- Social Commentary — The poem critiques societal issues such as greed, selfishness, and inequality, highlighting the need for moral and spiritual reform.
- Philosophical — The poem delves into philosophical questions about the nature of God, human existence, and the search for inner peace.
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Christianity · Religion · Spirituality · Faith · Inspirational · Motivational · Poetry · Philosophy · Optimism · Hope · Comfort · Uplifting