Hymn for a Sick Girl by George MacDonald
Hymn for a Sick Girl is a poem written by George MacDonald that explores the theme of illness and suffering. The speaker in the poem addresses a sick girl, offering words of comfort and encouragement. Throughout the poem, the speaker emphasizes the importance of faith and hope in times of difficulty. The language used in the poem is simple yet powerful, with vivid imagery that evokes feelings of empathy and compassion for those who are suffering. Overall, Hymn for a Sick Girl is a moving tribute to the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.
By George MacDonald · First published 1857 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Inspirational, Spiritual · 192 words
First lines
Father, in the dark I lay, / Thirsting for the light, / Helpless, but for hope alway / In thy father-might.
Out of darkness came the morn, / Out of death came life, / I, and faith, and hope, new-born, / Out of moaning strife!
So, one morning yet more fair, / I shall, joyous-brave, / Sudden breathing loftier air, / Triumph o'er the grave.
Though this feeble body lie / Underneath the ground, / Wide awake, not sleeping, I / Shall in him be found.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1857 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Inspirational, Spiritual, Philosophical
- Length: 192 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The text is a hymn with religious themes, focusing on faith, resurrection, and divine intervention.
- Inspirational — The poem offers hope and encouragement, emphasizing triumph over adversity and spiritual awakening.
- Spiritual — The work explores spiritual themes such as the soul's journey, divine connection, and eternal life.
- Philosophical — The text contemplates existential themes like life, death, and the afterlife, prompting reflection on deeper meanings.
Tags
sickness · healing · faith · spirituality · hope · suffering · love · redemption · soul · grace · sorrow · comfort