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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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
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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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