Te Deum Laudamus by Francis Sherman
Te Deum Laudamus is a novel written by Francis Sherman that tells the story of a young man named John who struggles with his faith and identity in a small town. The book explores themes of religion, family, and community through its vivid characters and rich descriptions of life in rural America.
By Francis Sherman · First published 1923 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Spiritual Literature, Inspirational · 168 words
First lines
I will praise God alway for each new year, Knowing that it shall be most worthy of His kindness and His pity and His love I will wait patient, till, from sphere to sphere, Across large times and spaces, ringeth clear The voice of Him who sitteth high above, Saying, "Behold! thou hast had pain enough; Come; for thy Love is waiting for thee here!"
I know that it must happen as God saith.
I know it well. Yet, also, I know well That where birds sing and yellow wild-flowers dwell, Or where some strange new sunset lingereth, All Earth shall alway of her presence tell Who liveth not for me this side of death.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francis Sherman
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Spiritual Literature, Inspirational, Philosophical Poetry, Nature Poetry
- Length: 168 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The text is a hymn of praise to God, reflecting themes of divine love, patience, and faith.
- Spiritual Literature — The content focuses on spiritual themes such as divine kindness, love, and the afterlife.
- Inspirational — The poem encourages patience and faith in divine timing, offering comfort and hope.
- Philosophical Poetry — The text contemplates existential themes and the nature of suffering and divine will.
Tags
spirituality · faith · worship · Christianity · hymn · religion · devotion · prayer · sacred music · liturgical · praise · meditation