Obedience by George MacDonald (1872)
The novel Obedience by George MacDonald tells the story of a young man named John who struggles with his faith and obedience to God. Throughout the book, he faces various challenges that test his beliefs and ultimately lead him to a deeper understanding of what it means to truly follow God's will. The novel explores themes such as faith, doubt, and redemption, and is considered a classic work of Christian literature.
By George MacDonald · First published 1872 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational · 90 words
First lines
Trust him in the common light; Trust him in the awesome night;
Trust him when the earth doth quake: Trust him when thy heart doth ache;
Trust him when thy brain doth reel And thy friend turns on his heel;
Trust him when the way is rough, Cry not yet, _It is enough_!
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Obedience is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1872 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1872 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational
- Length: 90 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — The text emphasizes themes of faith, trust, and obedience, which are central to religious literature.
- Poetry — The writing style is poetic, with a rhythmic and rhyming structure typical of poetry.
- Inspirational — The themes encourage perseverance and trust in difficult times, common in inspirational works.
Tags
faith · spirituality · obedience · Christianity · morality · redemption · sacrifice · divine guidance · selflessness · inner struggle · character development · grace