Most Blest Is He by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea that those who have experienced sorrow and hardship are more blessed than those who have lived a life of ease and comfort. The speaker argues that suffering can refine and strengthen an individual, making them more compassionate and wise.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1888 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational · 287 words
First lines
Most blest is he who in the morning time / Sets forth upon his journey with no staff / Shaped by another for his use. Who sees / The imminent necessity for toil, / And with each morning wakens to the thought / Of tasks that wait his doing. Never yet / Has unearned leisure and the gift of gold / Bestowed such benefits upon the young / As need and loneliness; and when life adds / The burden of a duty, difficult, / And hard to carry, then rejoice, O soul! / And know thyself one chosen for high things.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational, Self-Help, Spiritual
- Length: 287 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Philosophical — The themes revolve around existential questions and the purpose of life.
- Inspirational — The content encourages self-reliance, hard work, and personal growth.
- Self-Help — The text provides guidance on how to approach life's challenges and duties.
Tags
Poetry · Inspirational · Motivational · Optimism · Happiness · Spirituality · Philosophy · Life Lessons · Self-Help · Personal Growth · Well-being · Mindfulness