The House of Mercy
The House of Mercy by Francis Sherman is a novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption. The story follows the lives of two characters, John and Sarah, who are brought together by fate in a small town called Mercy. As they navigate their way through life's challenges, they discover the power of forgiveness and the importance of second chances.
By Francis Sherman · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 169 words
First lines
I question not, Beloved, nor deny That you had God's own right of punishment; Yet now my sins and days are over and spent Find you the hours so pleasant that go by?
Would not the colour of the fields and sky, The odour of the woods, bring more content Now, if a little pity had been lent Then, unto love, to judge a life awry?
Upon a day the young June grasses seem Quite still that keep the edge of the still stream; I think you go down close to them, and say: "O little grasses, waiting patiently, I come to tell you this is God's decree: '_I comfort him who suffered yesterday? _"
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The House of Mercy is listed on Textopian as a poem by Francis Sherman, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francis Sherman
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Romantic, Pastoral
- Length: 169 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Religious — The themes revolve around divine judgment, punishment, and comfort, indicating a strong religious undertone.
- Philosophical — The work explores deep questions about life, suffering, and divine justice, reflecting a philosophical inquiry.
- Romantic — The text addresses themes of love and pity, which are central to romantic literature.
Tags
redemption · forgiveness · faith · suffering · grace · spirituality · community · love · loss · hope · struggle · identity