Let your Light so Shine by George MacDonald
Let Your Light So Shine is a novel by George MacDonald that explores themes of faith and redemption through the story of a young man named Malcolm who becomes involved in a religious cult. The book follows his journey as he struggles to find meaning in life and ultimately discovers the true nature of God's love.
By George MacDonald · First published 1879 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational · 180 words
First lines
Sometimes, O Lord, thou lightest in my head / A lamp that well might pharos all the lands; / Anon the light will neither rise nor spread: / Shrouded in danger gray the beacon stands!
A pharos? Oh dull brain! poor dying lamp / Under a bushel with an earthy smell!
Mouldering it stands, in rust and eating damp, / While the slow oil keeps oozing from its cell!
For me it were enough to be a flower / Knowing its root in thee, the Living, hid, / Ordained to blossom at the appointed hour, / And wake or sleep as thou, my Nature, bid;
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Genres
- Religious — The text contains themes of divine illumination and spiritual enlightenment, reflecting a religious perspective.
- Poetry — The writing style is poetic, with structured verses and a focus on metaphorical language.
- Inspirational — The themes encourage personal growth and spreading one's inner light, aiming to inspire readers.
- Philosophical — The text explores existential themes and the nature of being, suggesting a philosophical undertone.
Tags
faith · light · spirituality · inspiration · Christianity · morality · love · hope · guidance · inner strength · self-discovery · transformation
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical
- Length: 180 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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