The Holy Midnight
The Holy Midnight is a novel by George MacDonald that explores themes of faith and redemption through the story of a young man named Paul Faber. The book follows his journey from a life of sin to one of spiritual awakening, as he encounters various characters who help him along the way. Along with its religious themes, the novel also explores issues related to love and relationships, as well as the nature of good and evil.
By George MacDonald · First published 1863 · Genre: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical · 111 words
First lines
Ah, holy midnight of the soul, When stars alone are high; When winds are resting at their goal, And sea-waves only sigh!
Ambition faints from out the will; Asleep sad longing lies; All hope of good, all fear of ill, All need of action dies;
Because God is, and claims the life He kindled in thy brain; And thou in him, rapt far from strife, Diest and liv'st again.
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The Holy Midnight is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1863 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical, Reflective
- Length: 111 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Spiritual — The themes revolve around the soul, God, and existential reflection, which are central to spiritual literature.
- Philosophical — The content explores deep existential questions and the nature of life and death, typical of philosophical works.
- Reflective — The introspective nature of the text, focusing on inner thoughts and emotions, aligns with reflective literature.
Tags
fantasy · spirituality · allegory · mysticism · adventure · self-discovery · redemption · imagination · dreams · light vs darkness · morality · love