God's Measure by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea that God's measure of a person's worth is not based on their worldly accomplishments or possessions, but rather on the goodness of their heart and the kindness they show to others. The speaker argues that God does not judge people by their outward appearance or material wealth, but rather by their inner character and the love they share with others.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1905 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 163 words
First lines
God measures souls by their capacity For entertaining his best Angel, Love. Who loveth most is nearest kin to God, Who is all Love, or Nothing.
He who sits And looks out on the palpitating world, And feels his heart swell in him large enough To hold all men within it, he is near His great Creator's standard, though he dwells Outside the pale of churches, and knows not A feast-day from a fast-day, or a line Of Scripture even. What God wants of us Is that outreaching bigness that ignores All littleness of aims, or loves, or creeds, And clasps all Earth and Heaven in its embrace.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Inspirational
- Length: 163 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse and employs poetic devices such as meter and rhyme.
- Religious — The themes revolve around divine love, spirituality, and the nature of God.
- Philosophical — The work explores deep questions about the human soul, love, and the divine.
- Inspirational — The text aims to inspire readers to embrace love and a higher moral standard.
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Poetry · Philosophy · Spirituality · Religion · Christianity · Free Verse · Inspirational · Motivational · Uplifting · Thought Provoking · Contemplative · Meditative