The Revealing Angels
The poem explores the idea that angels are present in everyday life, guiding and influencing human actions. It describes these angels as being invisible yet omnipresent, working to bring about good and justice in the world. The speaker of the poem asserts that these angels are responsible for inspiring noble deeds and heroic acts, and that they work to counterbalance evil forces.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1907 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Allegory, Poetry · 725 words
First lines
SUDDENLY and without warning they came- The Revealing Angels came. Suddenly and simultaneously, through city streets, Through quiet lanes and country roads they walked. They walked crying: ‘God has sent us to find The vilest sinners of earth. We are to bring them before Him, before the Lord of Life.'
Their voices were like bugles; And then all war, all strife, And all the noises of the world grew still; And no one talked; And no one toiled, but many strove to flee away. Robbers and thieves, and those sunk in drunkenness and crime, Men and women of evil repute, And mothers with fatherless children in their arms, all strove to hide.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Allegory, Poetry, Fantasy, Drama
- Length: 725 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The plot centers around divine beings and moral judgment, reflecting religious themes.
- Allegory — The narrative uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper moral and spiritual meanings.
- Poetry — The writing style is highly poetic, with rhythmic and lyrical elements.
- Fantasy — The presence of supernatural beings and events places it within the fantasy genre.
Tags
Spirituality · Angels · Poetry · Mysticism · Inspirational · Christianity · Religion · Faith · Hope · Optimism · Love · Light