Prayer. from the Arabic
The book Prayer by George Borrow is a collection of prayers from various religions and cultures around the world. It includes prayers from Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and other faiths. The book explores the different ways that people communicate with their gods or higher powers through prayer.
By George Borrow · First published 1863 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Devotional Literature, Spiritual Literature · 183 words
First lines
O Thou who dost know what the heart fain would hide; Who ever art ready whate'er may betide; In whom the distressed can hope in their woe; Whose ears with the groans of the wretched are plied -- Still bid Thy good gifts from Thy treasury flow; All good is assembled where Thou dost abide; To Thee, save my poverty, nought can I show, And of Thee all my poverty's wants are supplied; What choice have I save to Thy portal to go?
If 'tis shut, to what other my steps can I guide? 'Fore whom as a suppliant low shall I bow, If Thy bounty to me, Thy poor slave, is denied?
But oh: though rebellious full often I grow Thy bounty and kindness are not the less wide.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Devotional Literature, Spiritual Literature, Lyric Poetry
- Length: 183 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The text is a prayer-like poem addressing a divine entity, focusing on themes of supplication, divine mercy, and spiritual poverty.
- Devotional Literature — The work is centered on devotion and the relationship between the speaker and a higher power, emphasizing faith and reliance on divine grace.
- Spiritual Literature — The content explores spiritual themes such as the soul's longing for divine connection and the acknowledgment of human limitations.
- Lyric Poetry — The text employs a lyrical style with expressive language and emotional depth, characteristic of lyric poetry.
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