A Meditation of St. Eligius
A Meditation of St. Eligius is a short story by George MacDonald that explores the themes of faith and redemption through the character of a goldsmith named St. Eligius. The story follows Eligius as he struggles with his own doubts and fears, ultimately finding solace in his belief in God. Throughout the narrative, MacDonald uses vivid imagery and symbolism to convey the spiritual journey of the protagonist.
By George MacDonald · First published 1865 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Christian Allegory, Devotional Literature · 369 words
First lines
_Queen Mary one day Jesus sent To fetch some water, legends tell; The little boy, obedient, Drew a full pitcher from the well;
But as he raised it to his head, The water lipping with the rim, The handle broke, and all was shed Upon the stones about the brim.
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A Meditation of St. Eligius is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1865 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1865 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Christian Allegory, Devotional Literature, Mystical Literature, Historical Fiction
- Length: 369 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The text is a poetic meditation on religious themes, focusing on biblical stories and spiritual reflection.
- Christian Allegory — The narrative uses allegorical elements to convey Christian teachings and moral lessons.
- Devotional Literature — The work is intended to inspire devotion and contemplation of spiritual truths.
- Mystical Literature — The text explores mystical experiences and the inner spiritual journey.
Tags
meditation · spirituality · Christianity · faith · mysticism · philosophy · redemption · sacrifice · grace · divine · soul · transcendence