In Memoriam Rev. J. J. Lyons. Rosh-Hashanah, 563
The poem mourns the death of Rev. J.J. Lyons and reflects on the significance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, in 5638 (1877 CE). It expresses a sense of loss and nostalgia for a bygone era, while also celebrating the continuity of Jewish tradition and faith.
By Emma Lazarus · First published 1877 · Genre: Elegy, Religious Poetry, Lyric Poetry · 487 words
First lines
The golden harvest-tide is here, the corn Bows its proud tops beneath the reaper's hand. Ripe orchards' plenteous yields enrich the land; Bring the first fruits and offer them this morn, With the stored sweetness of all summer hours, The amber honey sucked from myriad flowers, And sacrifice your best first fruits to-day, With fainting hearts and hands forespent with toil, Offer the mellow harvest's splendid spoil, To Him who gives and Him who takes away.
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In Memoriam Rev. J. J. Lyons. Rosh-Hashanah, 5638 is listed on Textopian as a poem by Emma Lazarus, dated 1877 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emma Lazarus
- Date: 1877 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Elegy, Religious Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Nature Poetry, Spiritual Reflection
- Length: 487 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Elegy — The poem serves as a tribute to the deceased Rev. J. J. Lyons, reflecting on themes of loss, mourning, and remembrance.
- Religious Poetry — The work incorporates religious themes, particularly related to Rosh Hashanah, and addresses the divine.
- Lyric Poetry — The poem expresses personal emotions and reflections, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Nature Poetry — Imagery of harvest and nature is prevalent, symbolizing abundance and the cycle of life.
Tags
Judaism · Poetry · Religion · Spirituality · Rosh_Hashanah · High_Holy_Days · Hebrew_Calendar · Memorial · Eulogy · Tribute · Death · Mourning