Reverence Waking Hope by George MacDonald
Reverence Waking Hope is a novel by George MacDonald that explores themes of faith and redemption through the story of a young man named Philip. The book follows his journey from a life of sin to one of spiritual awakening, as he learns to trust in God's love and forgiveness. Along the way, he encounters various characters who help him on his path towards salvation, including a wise old woman named Mrs. Falconer and a mysterious stranger known only as "the Master." Through their guidance and example, Philip comes to understand the true meaning of faith and the power of God's grace in transforming lives.
By George MacDonald · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual · 168 words
First lines
A power is on me, and my soul must speak / To thee, thou grey, grey man, whom I behold / With those white-headed children. I am bold / To commune with thy setting, and to wreak / My doubts on thy grey hair; for I would seek / Thee in that other world, but I am told / Thou goest elsewhere and wilt never hold / Thy head so high as now. Oh I were weak, / Weak even to despair, could I forego / The tender vision which will give somehow / Thee standing brightly one day even as now!
Thou art a very grey old man, and so / I may not pass thee darkly, but bestow / A look of reverence on thy wrinkled brow.
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential questions and the nature of the soul, common in philosophical literature.
- Spiritual — The text reflects on the soul and otherworldly visions, aligning with spiritual themes.
- Literary — The sophisticated language and introspective nature are typical of literary works.
Tags
spirituality · hope · faith · redemption · philosophy · morality · imagination · nature · self-discovery · love · transcendence · wisdom
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual, Literary
- Length: 168 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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