The Shortest and Sweetest of Songs
The Shortest and Sweetest of Songs is a poem by George MacDonald that explores the theme of love and its power to transform individuals. The poem consists of only two lines, but it packs a powerful punch with its simple yet profound message. It reads: "Love came down at Christmas / Love all lovely, Love Divine." This short and sweet poem is a testament to the enduring power of love and its ability to bring joy and hope into our lives.
By George MacDonald · First published 1857 · Genre: Poetry, Literary, Philosophical · 6 words
First lines
Come Home.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1857 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary, Philosophical
- Length: 6 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured as a poem, focusing on brevity and lyrical expression.
- Literary — The text emphasizes artistic and thematic depth, characteristic of literary works.
- Philosophical — The content suggests introspective and existential themes, typical of philosophical literature.
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poetry · lyric · nature · love · beauty · simplicity · emotion · imagination · spirituality · childhood · whimsy · melody