A Winter Prayer by George MacDonald
A Winter Prayer is a short story by George MacDonald that explores themes of faith and hope in the face of adversity. The story follows a young girl named Lucy who lives with her grandmother in a small village during a harsh winter. Despite their difficult circumstances, Lucy remains optimistic and prays for better days ahead. Through her prayer, she finds strength and comfort in her belief that God will provide for them.
By George MacDonald · First published 1863 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational · 201 words
First lines
Come through the gloom of clouded skies, The slow dim rain and fog athwart; Through east winds keen with wrong and lies Come and lift up my hopeless heart.
Come through the sickness and the pain, The sore unrest that tosses still; Through aching dark that hides the gain Come and arouse my fainting will.
Come through the prate of foolish words, The science with no God behind; Through all the pangs of untuned chords Speak wisdom to my shaken mind.
Through all the fears that spirits bow Of what hath been, or may befall, Come down and talk with me, for thou Canst tell me all about them all.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational, Philosophical, Romantic
- Length: 201 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The themes of prayer, divine intervention, and spiritual longing are central to the text.
- Inspirational — The text seeks to uplift and provide hope through spiritual and emotional appeals.
- Philosophical — The text explores existential themes and the search for meaning amidst suffering.
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prayer · winter · spirituality · faith · reflection · nature · solitude · meditation · hope · inspiration · Christianity · philosophy