My Faith by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of faith and its transformative power in overcoming life's struggles and hardships. It describes how faith can bring comfort, peace, and solace to those who are suffering, and how it can help individuals to persevere through difficult times. The speaker expresses their trust in a higher power, believing that it will guide them through life's challenges and ultimately lead them to a better future.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1926 · Genre: Poetry, Spirituality, Philosophy · 423 words
First lines
My faith is rooted in no written creed; And there are those who call me heretic; Yet year on year, though I be well or sick Or opulent, or in the slough of need, If, light of foot, fair Life trips by me pleasuring, Or, by the rule of pain, old Time stands measuring The dull, drab moments-still ascends my cry: ‘God reigns on high! He doeth all things well!'
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Spirituality, Philosophy, Inspirational, Religious
- Length: 423 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Spirituality — The themes revolve around faith, God, and spiritual beliefs.
- Philosophy — The work explores philosophical ideas about life, existence, and the nature of God.
- Inspirational — The content aims to inspire and uplift through its positive affirmations and reflections on faith.
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Spirituality · Religion · Philosophy · Personal Growth · Self-Help · Inspirational · Motivational · Christianity · Faith Journey · Memoir · Autobiography · Biography