If We Should Meet Him
The poem explores the idea of a romantic encounter between two people who are destined to meet. The speaker describes the hypothetical meeting, imagining the emotions and sensations that would arise from it. The tone is dreamy and optimistic, with the speaker convinced that their connection would be intense and unforgettable.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1911 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical · 303 words
First lines
Now what were the words of Jesus, And what would He pause and say, If we were to meet in home or street The Lord of the world to-day? Oh, I think He would pause and say, ‘Go on with your chosen labour; Speak only good of your neighbour; Widen your farms, and lay down your arms, Or dig up the soil with each sabre.'
Now what were the answer of Jesus If we should ask for a creed To carry us straight through the wonderful gate When soul from body is freed? Oh, I think He would give us this creed: ‘Praise God, whatever betide you; Cast joy on the lives beside you; Better the earth, by growing in worth, With love as the law to guide you.'
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical, Didactic
- Length: 303 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The text explores themes related to Jesus, faith, and spiritual guidance through poetic verses.
- Inspirational — The verses provide motivational and uplifting messages about living a good life and bettering the world.
- Philosophical — The work delves into philosophical questions about the soul, the afterlife, and the nature of heaven.
- Didactic — The text aims to teach moral lessons and provide ethical guidance through its verses.
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Poetry · Philosophical · Spiritual · Inspirational · Motivational · Optimistic · Uplifting · Christian · Religious · Faith · Hope · Love