Noontide Hymn by George MacDonald
Noontide Hymn is a poem written by George MacDonald that celebrates the beauty and power of nature during midday. The poem describes how the sun shines brightly in the sky, casting its warmth and light upon all living things. It also speaks to the majesty of God's creation and the wonder of life itself.
By George MacDonald · First published 1857 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 161 words
First lines
I love thy skies, thy sunny mists, Thy fields, thy mountains hoar, Thy wind that bloweth where it lists -- Thy will, I love it more.
I love thy hidden truth to seek All round, in sea, on shore; The arts whereby like gods we speak -- Thy will to me is more.
I love thy men and women, Lord, The children round thy door; Calm thoughts that inward strength afford -- Thy will than these is more.
But when thy will my life doth hold Thine to the very core, The world, which that same will doth mould, I love, then, ten times more!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1857 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Inspirational
- Length: 161 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 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 revolve around divine will, love for creation, and spiritual reflection, aligning with religious literature.
- Philosophical — The exploration of hidden truths and the nature of divine will suggests a philosophical inquiry.
- Inspirational — The text conveys uplifting and motivational themes about love and divine purpose.
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poetry · hymn · spirituality · faith · nature · meditation · reflection · Christianity · devotion · serenity · inspiration · worship