The Beatific Vision
The Beatific Vision is a collection of essays by G.K. Chesterton that explore various aspects of Christianity and philosophy. The book includes discussions on topics such as the nature of God, the problem of evil, and the role of religion in society. Chesterton's writing style is characterized by his wit, humor, and ability to make complex ideas accessible to a wide audience.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious · 255 words
First lines
Then Bernard smiled at me, that I should gaze But I had gazed already; caught the view, Faced the unfathomable ray of rays Which to itself and by itself is true.
Then was my vision mightier than man's speech; Speech snapt before it like a flying spell; And memory and all that time can teach Before that splendid outrage failed and fell.
As when one dreameth and remembereth not Waking, what were his pleasures or his pains, With every feature of the dream forgot, The printed passion of the dream remains: --
Even such am I; within whose thoughts resides No picture of that sight nor any part Nor any memory: in whom abides Only a happiness within the heart,
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious, Mystical
- Length: 255 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, employing poetic devices such as meter, rhyme, and imagery.
- Philosophical — The themes explore profound existential and metaphysical concepts, reflecting on vision and truth.
- Religious — The text alludes to spiritual and mystical experiences, suggesting a connection to divine or transcendent insight.
- Mystical — The narrative conveys an ineffable experience beyond ordinary understanding, typical of mystical literature.
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philosophy · theology · Christianity · spirituality · metaphysics · mysticism · faith · divine · truth · beauty · existentialism · moral philosophy