The Singing in God's Acre
The poem explores the idea of a child's innocence and connection with nature. It describes a serene and peaceful scene where children are playing and singing in a natural setting, evoking a sense of joy and contentment. The poem also touches on the theme of spirituality, suggesting that the children's songs are a form of worship or prayer.
By Eugene Field · First published 1894 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Lyrical · 351 words
First lines
Out yonder in the moonlight, wherein God's Acre lies, Go angels walking to and fro, singing their lullabies. Their radiant wings are folded, and their eyes are bended low, As they sing among the beds whereon the flowers delight to grow, --
"Sleep, oh, sleep! The Shepherd guardeth His sheep. Fast speedeth the night away, Soon cometh the glorious day; Sleep, weary ones, while ye may, Sleep, oh, sleep!"
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The Singing in God's Acre is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1894 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Lyrical, Nature, Spiritual
- Length: 351 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The themes revolve around divine guardianship and the comfort of faith, reflecting religious sentiments.
- Lyrical — The text expresses deep emotions and personal reflections, typical of lyrical poetry.
- Nature — The imagery of flowers and the natural setting of 'God's Acre' emphasizes the connection to nature.
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Poetry · Children's Literature · American Literature · 19th Century · Nature · Imagination · Whimsy · Fantasy · Rural Life · Farm Life · Childhood · Innocence