O Lord! I Nothing Crave but Thee. from the Tarta
The work explores themes of devotion and spiritual longing, emphasizing a deep, singular desire for divine connection over worldly pursuits. The speaker expresses a profound commitment to God, rejecting earthly attachments such as family, friends, and material desires. The repeated refrain underscores a yearning for divine presence, portraying God as the ultimate source of love and fulfillment. The speaker's identity is intertwined with their faith, as they declare themselves a servant of God, prioritizing spiritual over worldly knowledge and ambition. The text contrasts the shallow cravings of the world with the speaker's unwavering devotion, suggesting that true contentment lies in a relationship with the divine. The imagery evokes a sense of surrender, with the speaker offering their soul and life to God, indicating that even the pleasures of paradise hold little allure compared to the fulfillment found in divine love. The work culminates in a declaration of identity and purpose, reinforcing the idea that the speaker's love for God transcends all other desires, both in this life and the next.
By George Borrow · First published 1843 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Spiritual Literature, Lyric Poetry · 424 words
First lines
O thou, from whom all love doth flow, Whom all the world doth reverence so, Thou constitut'st each care I know; O Lord! I nothing crave but Thee.
O keep me from each sinful way; Thou breathedst life within my clay, I'll therefore serve Thee, night and day; O Lord! I nothing crave but Thee.
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O Lord! I Nothing Crave but Thee. from the Tartar is listed on Textopian as a short story by George Borrow, dated 1843 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1843 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Spiritual Literature, Lyric Poetry, Mystical Literature, Philosophical Poetry
- Length: 424 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The text is a devotional poem expressing deep religious sentiment and longing for divine presence.
- Spiritual Literature — The themes revolve around spiritual devotion, renunciation of worldly desires, and a focus on the divine.
- Lyric Poetry — The work is structured as a lyrical poem with a personal and emotional tone.
- Mystical Literature — The poem reflects mystical themes of union with the divine and transcendence of earthly concerns.
Tags
spirituality · faith · devotion · poetry · Christianity · religion · Tartar · philosophy · meditation · longing · sacrifice · soul